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Taperstick: C.83-1975

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Lead glass. Sconce on a plain knop above a multiple tear drop, supported by an air twist knopped stem. Domed and corrugated foot.

Notes

History note: Ivan Napier Collection

Legal notes

Given by Miss E.H. Bolitho through the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Height: 16.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1975) by Bolitho, E.H., Miss

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1700 - 1800

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.83-1975
Primary reference Number: 26658
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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