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Teapot: C.468 & A-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Astbury (Probably)

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Notes

History note: Mr Haggar, Saffron Walden, from whom bought for 30s. (£1.10s.0d.) with C.469-1928, C.470-1928 and C.471-1928 c. 1893 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: over knob cm
Length: handle-spout cm

Place(s) associated

  • Fenton ⪼ Staffordshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, third quarter#
George III
Circa 1765 - 1770

Components of the work

Body
Decoration
Handle And Knob

Materials used in production

Red dry-bodied stoneware

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: name lacks Y on the end

  • Text: ASTBUR
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Maker's mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.468 & A-1928
Primary reference Number: 75201
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Sunday 18 June 2023 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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