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Cup: C.2668 & A-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified Delft factory

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Description

Tin-glazed earthenware painted in blue, green, yellow, red, and manganese-purple with fruit in a basket and sprays of flowers in pseudo-Chinese style

Notes

History note: G. Gouy & Fils, 56 rue Beauvoisine Rouen, from whom purchased for 8 francs on 10 January 1907 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Place(s) associated

  • Delft ⪼ Holland ⪼ Netherlands

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, first half#
Circa 1700 - 1750

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.2668 & A-1928
Primary reference Number: 73879
Old object number: 2668
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

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

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