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Cruet: C.376-1991

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Clear glass decorated with vertical stripes of vetro a reticella of two patterns alternating with vertical pale red threads. Piriform with narrow neck with applied pincered collar, flaring towards the rim, curved spout and pincered ear-shaped handle, standing on a low foot.

Notes

History note: H.S. Reitlinger (d.1950); the Reitlinger Trust, Maidenhead, from which transferred in 1991.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Henry Scipio Reitlinger, 1950; transferred from the Reitlinger Trust, 1991

Measurements and weight

Height: 10.5 cm
Length: 7.9 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Venice ⪼ The Veneto ⪼ Italy

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1950) by Reitlinger, Henry Scipio

Dating

17th Century-18th Century#
Circa 1675 - 1725

Components of the work

Body
Decoration

Materials used in production

with red threads Clear glass

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: circular with serrated edge

  • Text: 258/C
  • Method of creation: Inscribed in indelible pencil
  • Type: Label

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.376-1991
Primary reference Number: 27992
Packing number: GLA 338

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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