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Mould: C.3-1994

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Factory: Leeds Pottery (Probably)

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Description

Cream-coloured earthenware fish-shaped mould.

Cream-coloured earthenware press-moulded in the shape of a fish lying on three applied winkle-shaped feet, and lead-glazed.

Notes

History note: Messrs A.F. Allbrook, Essex, from whom purchased in May, 1987 by Sir Ivor Batchelor; Sir Ivor and Lady Batchelor

Legal notes

Given by Sir Ivor and Lady Batchelor

Measurements and weight

Height: 3.2 cm
Length: 21.5 cm
Width: 6.7 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Leeds (Yorks.) ⪼ Yorkshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1994-04-25) by Batchelor, Ivor, Sir and Lady

Dating

18th Century, Late
George III
Production date: circa AD 1775

Note

Attribution uncertain.

Materials used in production

Lead-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazing : Cream-coloured earthenware press-moulded, and lead-glazed
Press-moulding

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: rectangular

  • Text: 147
  • Method of creation: Inscribed in black
  • Type: Label

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.3-1994
Primary reference Number: 74495
Old object number: 147
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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