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Firing glass: C.506-1961

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Lead glass. Trumpet-bowl engraved with flowers and inscription 'The Glorious 1st July 1690'. Heavy firing foot.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

D.H. Beves Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 6.7 cm
Height: 9.0 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1961-10-19) by Beves, Donald H.

Dating

18th Century, Mid#
Production date: circa AD 1750

Components of the work

Bowl
Decoration

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: The Glorious 1st July 1690
  • Location: On bowl
  • Method of creation: Inscribed

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.506-1961
Primary reference Number: 26177

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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