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Glass: C/G.1 & A-1934

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Categories

Description

Glass and cover. The funnel-shaped glass is cut with vertical facets. Knop and inverted baluster stem, all cut into facets. The foot, which has been ground down, is plain with radial egg-shaped panels cut on the underside. The cover, cut, engraved and gilt, is from another goblet. The decoration of the glass is engraved in gold leaf sandwiched between double glass walls. It shows the representation of a battle scene with soldiers (some mounted) amongst trees; also trumpeters and a tent.

Legal notes

Given by Lady leonard Cohen

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 4.0 in
Height: 11 3/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1934-01-10) by Lady [Leonard] Cohen

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1730

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Decoration composed of gilt
Bowl, Stem
Bowl

Materials used in production

Clear glass

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.1 & A-1934
Primary reference Number: 27357
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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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