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Centrepiece: C.1036A-D-1928

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Leeds Pottery (Possibly)

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Description

Cream-coloured earthenware, moulded in four sections (A-D), and lead-glazed

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

18th Century, Late
Circa 1780 CE - 1800 CE

Materials used in production

creamware Earthenware
Lead-glaze

Techniques used in production

Moulding : Cream-coloured earthenware, moulded in four sections, and lead-glazed
Lead-glazing

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1036A-D-1928
Primary reference Number: 71206

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 12 February 2025

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

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