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Jelly glass: C.507-1961

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Lead glass with wheel-engraved decoration . The deep, slender bell-shaped bowl has a scroll handle with a folded lower terminal, and stands on a teared knop and domed foot. The bowl is wheel-engraved with a Jacobite rose spray with one open rose, one half open and one bud, flanked by a star and an oak leaf. The word 'FIAT', is engraved near the rim to the left of the handle.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator, Donald H. Beves (1896-1961)

Legal notes

D.H. Beves Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 6.9 cm
Height: 11.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Mid
George II
Production date: circa AD 1750

Components of the work

Bowl
Decoration

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: FIAT
  • Location: On bowl
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Inscription

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.507-1961
Primary reference Number: 26180
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 10 May 2022 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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