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Porringer: C.1389-1928

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Pottery: unidentified London pottery (Probably)
Pottery: Brislington Pottery (Possibly)

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Description

Earthenware, tin-glaze dark blue and splashed with white

Buff earthenware, thrown with applied handle, tin-glazed dark blue and splashed with white tin-glaze. Circular with curved sides and an applied horizongtal perforated shell handle

Notes

History note: Gilbey Collection, near Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire; bought from the sale about 1898 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequst

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 10.6 cm

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England
  • Brislington ⪼ Somerset ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century, Late
Charles II
James II
William III and Mary II
William III (1750-1702)
Circa 1680 CE - 1700 CE

Note

Probably made in London, or possibly Brislington

Components of the work

Decoration composed of tin-glaze ( white)
Bowl
Handle

Materials used in production

buff Earthenware
dark blue Tin-glaze

Techniques used in production

Tin-glazing

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1389-1928
Primary reference Number: 71905
Old object number: 734
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 9 August 2019 Last processed: Friday 16 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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