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Wine bottle: C/G.1-1936

Object information

Current Location: Mezzanine Landing

Maker(s)

Glassworks: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Dark green glass, blown, with a high kick underneath. Stamped with a seal of a dolphin with 'CAMBRIDG [sic] curved around the edge above, and ' EC 1684' below,

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Mrs Francis Berry

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 4 1/2 in
Fluid Capacity: 15 oz
Height: 5 1/2 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1936-06-09) by Berry, Francis, Mrs

Dating

17th Century, Late
Charles II
Production date: AD 1684 : dated 1684

Components of the work

Body

Materials used in production

Green glass

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: with a dolphin on the seal

  • Text: CAMBRIDG [sic] EC 1684
  • Location: On front
  • Method of creation: Stamped
  • Type: Seal

References and bibliographic entries

Related exhibitions

Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.1-1936
Primary reference Number: 26897
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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