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Double salt: C.1801-1928

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Current Location: In storage

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Description

White earthenware with cream lead-glaze, in the form of two shells conjoined with foliations between them and four small feet; a figure of a boy, sitting with a scarf throw over his shoulder is on the apex between the shells.

Notes

History note: Cortina, Tyrol where purchased in 1905 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century, first half#
Circa 1800 - 1850

School or Style

Neoclassical

Materials used in production

Lead-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Moulding
Lead-glazing

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1801-1928
Primary reference Number: 76531
Old object number: 2389
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 16 July 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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

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