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Spirit flask: C.335-1928

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: uncertain

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Description

Red earthenware with inlaid decoration in white clay and yellowish lead-glaze. the flask is of flattened pear-shape. On both sides is the name and date 'SAMUEL RICHARDSON JUNE 15/1792'.The name and month are round the edge and the date is in the middle.There are also small star-shaped impressions arranged to form a rosette. On the shoulders XXX repeated.

Notes

History note: William Turner, Purley Chase, Atherstone; sold with his collection to Mr Stoner, London; bought for £2 on March 14, 1911 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 12 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Late
George III
Production date: dated AD 1792

Note

Dr Glaisher attributed this flask to Chailey Pottery in Sussex

Components of the work

Inlay composed of slip ( white)
Decoration

Materials used in production

red Earthenware
Lead-glaze

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: SAMUEL RICHARDSON JUNE 15/1792
  • Location: On each side
  • Method of creation: Inlaid
  • Type: Inscription

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.335-1928
Primary reference Number: 74583
Old object number: 3373

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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