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Decanter: C.6 & A-1988

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Richardson's

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Description

Clear lead glass, mould-blown with ribs and decorated with applied threading and prunts. Globular body with ground circular depression in the base; slender neck with a collar 3.4 cm below the rim; loop handle with folded base resting on a pad; solid moulded stopper of pinnacle form. The lower part is ribbed. Above there are five semi-circles each containing a large prunt of star design. Smaller raspberry prunts are situated in the spandrels. The junction of the neck and body is encircled by a thread.

Notes

History note: See letter from donor in the object file

Legal notes

Given by Mr G.V.A. Seccombe-Hett

Measurements and weight

Height: 34.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1988-06-06) by Seccombe-Hett, G. V. A.

Dating

19th Century, Mid#
Circa 185 - 1860

Components of the work

Body
Decoration

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.6 & A-1988
Primary reference Number: 27031
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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