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Dish: C.1894-1928

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Production: unidentified Langnau pottery

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Notes

History note: Bought from Mrs Born-Straub, at Thun in 1894 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 30.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Langnau ⪼ Canton of Bern ⪼ Switzerland

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Late
Production date: dated AD 1777

Materials used in production

Lead-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 1777
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1894-1928
Primary reference Number: 72821
Old object number: 2378
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 6 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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