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Cruet stand with two covered cruets: C.2506.1-3-1928

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Cruet stand with two covered cruets

Maker(s)

Factory: De Metaale Pot

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Description

Tin-glazed earthenware painted in blue decorated with trellis diaper and peony sprays in reserves, the cruets marked A and O for vinegar (Azijn) and oil (Olie)

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1905-04-11) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

18th Century, second quarter
Circa 1724 - 1745

Components of the work

Decoration composed of cobalt-blue

Materials used in production

Tin-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Moulding
Tin-glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: CK joined
  • Method of creation: Painted in blue
  • Type: Factory mark
  • Text: I over P
  • Method of creation: Painted in blue
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.2506.1-3-1928
Primary reference Number: 73614
Old object number: 1305

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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