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Jug: C/G.332-1931

Object information

Current Location: Mezzanine Landing

Maker(s)

Glassworks: Unknown

Entities

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Description

Bright blue glass. Bell-shaped bowl with moulded ridges. Loop handle. Pedestal foot.

Notes

History note: J.C. Varty-Smith of Penrith.; his sisters, the Misses Varty-Smith. Ex-collection of Ivan Napier

Legal notes

Given by the Misses Varty-Smith

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 3.0 in
Height: 4 1/2 in

Place(s) associated

  • Bristol ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1931-10-23) by Varty-Smith, Misses

Dating

18th Century, Late
George III
Circa 1775 - 1800

Components of the work

Body
Decoration

Materials used in production

Blue glass

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.332-1931
Primary reference Number: 26889
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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