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Tureen in the form of a Partridge: C.2139 & A-1928

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Tureen in the form of a Partridge

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Description

Earthenware, moulded, tin-glazed, and painted in blue, yellow, olive-green, manganese-purple, and brown. In the form of a partridge coloured naturalistically, standing on a circular base, with a small bird perched on part of its back which is removable as a lid.

Notes

History note: Senor Joseph Horzello, a collector in Seville, from whom purchased with C.2151-1928 for 60 pesetas (he estimated 35 for this piece) on January 3, 1907 by Dr J. W.L. Glaisher, Trinity College, Cambridge

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Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Beqwuest

Measurements and weight

Height: 18 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Late-19th Century, Early
Circa 1785 CE - 1810 CE

Components of the work

Decoration composed of high-temperature colour ( blue, yellow, olive-green, manganese-purple, and brown)

Materials used in production

Tin-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Moulding
Tin-glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: I
  • Location: On base and inside cover
  • Method of creation: Painted
  • Type: Mark
  • Text: A and 4
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Painted
  • Type: Factory mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.2139 & A-1928
Primary reference Number: 73154
Old object number: 2693

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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