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Wine glass: MAR.C.145-1912

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown
Engraver: Unknown

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Description

Clear glass with thistle-shaped bowl wheel-engraved scene of a lady and gentleman seated at a table, with the inscription 'DAT ONS WEL MAG GAAN IN ONSE DAGEN' (That all may go well with us in our old age) above. Inverted baluster stem. The lower part of the bowl and the knop is cut in small facets. Tear in foot.

Legal notes

C.B.Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 3 1/2 in
Height: 7 7/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, third quarter#
Production date: circa AD 1760 : Accessioned as first half of 18th century

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Bowl
Decoration

Materials used in production

Clear glass

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: DAT ONS WEL MAG GAAN IN ONSE DAGEN
  • Location: On bowl
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Inscription

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.C.145-1912
Primary reference Number: 27746
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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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