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Tyg: C.115-1928

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Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Maker: Ifield, Thomas (Probably)

Entities

  • Tyg
  • drinking vessel with three handles

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Description

Reddish-brown earthenware, thrown, with three applied double handles, decorated on the sides with applied white pads of clay stamped with rosettes and sprays, and on two, the initials ‘TI and date ‘1632’ under lead-glaze

Notes

History note: London, Puttick & Simpson's, 5 June 1914, lot 18; sold for 27 guineas to Mr S.G. Fenton, 33 Cranbourn Street, London, from whom purchased for £33.7s.by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher on 8 June 1914

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 18.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

17th Century, second quarter
Charles I
Production date: AD 1632 : dated

Note

This is one of the earliest dated examples of the Wrotham drinking vessels with more than one handle known as 'tygs' to collectors.

Components of the work

Surface composed of lead-glaze
Body

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: T.I
  • Location: On side
  • Type: Initials

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.115-1928
Primary reference Number: 71420
Old object number: 4811

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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