Flask: C.8 & A-1995

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Silversmith: James Powell & Sons
Designer: Powell, Harry (Uncertain)

Entities

Flask
Cover

Categories

Glass

Description

Greenish glass, blown and trailed with white melted in threads; cork stopper mounted inside a silver cover. Of 'moon flask' form with a ring half-way up the long neck, and a slightly concave base which has been ground to level it. Both sides are decorated with five loops trailed in white which, on one side, swirl to the left. The cork is attached to the cover by means of a rod, washer and nut. The cylindrical cover has a domed top rising to a point surmounted by a ball finial and is chased (?) with seven lines radiating from the centre. Marks on the cover: (1) Maker's mark JP for James Powell & Sons, registered 15th February 1911 (2) Lion passant; (3) Leopard's head; (4) Date letter P for 1910-11

Notes

History note: Private Collection

Legal notes

Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam (purchased with the Guides Fund)

Measurements and weight

Height: 23.4 cm
Height: 25.7 cm
Width: 15.5 cm

Place(s) associated

London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1995-05-01) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

20th Century, Early
1910 CE - 1911 CE

Components of the work

Stopper composed of cork (bark) silver
Body

Materials used in production

References and bibliographic entries

The Directory of Gold and Silversmiths Jewellers and Allied Traders 1838-1914, from the London Assay Office Registers page(s): pp. 197, 372
Decorative Arts Including Aesthetic Movement, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Art Deco, 1911 page(s): p. 31
Manchester City Art Galleries Acquires Major Collection of Whitefriars Glass page(s): pp. 191-2

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.8 & A-1995
Primary reference Number: 27076
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 27 September 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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