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Tumbler: C.19-1985

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Clear glass with wheel-engraved with a side view of King's College Chapel, inscribed below, 'KING'S COLLEGE CHAPEL'. On the other side a commemorative inscription 'RBJ/TO/JAB', the initials in flowing script. Circular with sloping straight sides; pontil mark on base.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by C.P. Stockbridge

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 9.1 cm
Height: 11.1 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1985-01-28) by Stockbridge, C. P.

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1800 - 1850

Components of the work

Body
Decoration

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: KING'S COLLEGE CHAPEL
  • Location: Below picture
  • Method of creation: Inscribed

Inscription present: initials in flowing script

  • Text: RBJ/TO/JAB
  • Method of creation: Inscribed

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.19-1985
Primary reference Number: 26304
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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