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Money box: Gl.C.78-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Pale red earthenware, with white marbled decoration under yellowish lead glaze. The money box is of an ovoid form with a flat base, with areeded finial on the top and horizontal slot on the shoulder.

Notes

History note: Theodore Charbonnier, Lynton, Devon from whom purchased in 1912 by J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 15.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Bideford ⪼ Devon ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century, Mid#
Victoria I
Circa 1840 CE - 1860 CE

Components of the work

Decoration

Materials used in production

Lead-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazing

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Identification numbers

Accession number: Gl.C.78-1928
Primary reference Number: 76045
Old object number: 55
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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