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Decanter: C.165-1975

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Dark green glass, inscribed on seal 'Peter Bell Esq. 1759'.

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: 25.1 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1975-07-15) by Bolitho, E.H., Miss

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1700 - 1800

Components of the work

Body

Materials used in production

Green glass

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Peter Bell Esq. 1759
  • Location: On seal
  • Method of creation: Inscribed

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.165-1975
Primary reference Number: 26974
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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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