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Sugar basin: C/G.4-1930

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown (Probably)

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Description

Lead glass. Fan rim. Ground of cut (small) diamond-shapes in relief. Flattened knop with short, faired stem. Solid foot with radial cutting below.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Mrs W.D. (Frances) Dickson

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 5 5/8 in
Height: 5.0 in

Place(s) associated

  • Waterford ⪼ Ireland

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1930-11-10) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs

Dating

19th Century, Early#
Circa 1800 CE - 1825 CE

Note

Irish, probably Waterford

Components of the work

Body
Decoration

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.4-1930
Primary reference Number: 26736

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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