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Teapot: C.2226 & A-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Factory: Giordano factory

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Description

Maiolica teapot painted in blue

Yellowish-buff earthenware, tin-glazed overall. Painted in blue.
Ovoid, standing on a low footring, double twist handle, dividing at its base into spirals projecting on each side, curved spout, and domed cover with a narrow rim.
On the shoulder is a formal border incorporating scrolls, panels of trellis diaper, dots, and lambrequins; on the foot, a horizontal band, and above, two horizontal bands and a row of criss-crosses. The end of the spout has two bands with an elongated tassel below. There are horizontal strokes on the handle and on the lid, a wreath of foliage on a wavy stem within a band. The base is marked in blue with an orb with a `G' or `6' below.

Notes

History note: B. Jolley, Cambridge, from whom purchased in January 1900 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 14.2 cm
Width: 17.0 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Savona ⪼ Liguria ⪼ Italy

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1720 CE - 1750 CE

Note

On purchase, Glaisher thought this pot was Delft, see typed copyof Glaisher's MS Catalogue

Components of the work

Decoration composed of high-temperature colour ( in blue)
Body

Materials used in production

Tin-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Tin-glazing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: an orb with 'G' or '6' below

  • Text: 'G' or '6'
  • Location: On the base
  • Method of creation: In blue
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.2226 & A-1928
Primary reference Number: 80788
Old object number: 1052
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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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