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Teapot: C.2226 & A-1928

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Gualtieri 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 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, second quarter
Circa 1725 CE - 1750 CE

Note

On purchase, Glaisher thought this pot was Delft, see typed copy of Glaisher's MS Catalogue. It was formerly attributed to the Giordano factory in Savona.

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

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Identification numbers

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

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 13 August 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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