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Posset pot: C.242-1928

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Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

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Notes

History note: A private owner in Wakefield; Mr Stoner, London from whom purchased for £55 on 3 June 1907 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century, Late
Charles I
Production date: dated AD 1677

Components of the work

Body
Decoration
Surface

Materials used in production

Lead-glaze
Slip
Earthenware

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: the E is back to front or is an I

  • Text: THOMAS ; HEATH 1677 AN; MVCH: E or I L
  • Location: On side near the top
  • Method of creation: Slip-trailed
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.242-1928
Primary reference Number: 73493
Old object number: 2663
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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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