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Punch bowl: C.1663-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Brislington Pottery (Probably)
Pottery: Unidentified Bristol pottery (Probably)

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Description

Tin-glazed earthenware painted in polychrome with a half-length figure of George I and initials ' G R'

Buff earthenware, thrown, tin-glazed bluish-white, and painted in blue, green, and red. Circular with a narrow pie-crust rim, and deep curved sides, standing on a footring. In the middle is a half-length figure of George I flanked by the initials ‘G’ and ‘R’, surrounded by a blue circle, green and red linear motifs and groups of four blue spots. The rim has a border of blue V shapes alternating with radiating red strokes.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

22.8
Height: 7.8 cm

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Place(s) associated

  • Brislington ⪼ Somerset ⪼ England
  • Bristol ⪼ Somerset ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Early#
George I
Circa 1715 CE - 1725 CE

Note

Probably made in Brislington or Bristol

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Decoration composed of high-temperature colours ( blue, green, and red)

Materials used in production

Tin-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Tin-glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: G R
  • Location: Inside bowl
  • Method of creation: Painted in blue
  • Type: Initials

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1663-1928
Primary reference Number: 72411
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 16 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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