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Cover: MAR.C.143-1912

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Cover for a glass. A domed cover with a flange. Radial ribs on top. A small ribbed knop above with two gargoyle-like protrusions in glass. Above all this is a delicately worked vase of flowers in silver.

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 4.0 in
Height: 8.0 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

18th Century, first half#
Circa 1700 CE - 1750 CE

Components of the work

Bowl composed of clear glass
Finial composed of silver
Cover
Decoration

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.C.143-1912
Primary reference Number: 27717
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 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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