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Giant Teapot: C.765 & A-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Giant Teapot

Maker(s)

Factory: Mason, Cash & Co. (Perhaps)

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Description

Buff earthenware decorated with applied white reliefs coloured pink, blue, and green under clear glaze, reserved in a dark brown glazed ground. . The reliefs comprise four perching birds, bunches of flowers and foliage, and small whirls or flower heads. On one side, an applied curved plaque is impressed with 'A PRESENT FROM .J.SAY/TO MRS BARNES/1882'

Notes

History note: J.J. Newman, Newbrass Road, London, SE from whom purchased by Dr Glaisher on 1 June 1912 for 8s. 6d.

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 34.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Church Gresley ⪼ Derbyshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Victorian
Production date: AD 1882 : dated

Materials used in production

Glaze
Earthenware

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: A PRESENT FROM .J.SAY/TO MRS BARNES/1882
  • Location: On on side of pot
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Inscription

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.765 & A-1928
Primary reference Number: 76019
Old object number: 3482
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 22 August 2017 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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