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Rifle Contest Wimbledon 1865: GPL.65-1928

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Rifle Contest Wimbledon 1865

Maker(s)

Factory: F. & R. Pratt & Co.

Entities

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Description

White earthenware, moulded and decorated underglaze with a multicolour transfer print. On the top 'Rifle Contest Wimbledon 1865', inscribed 'RIFLE CONTEST WIMBLEDON 1865'; border, a yellow line between brown lines.

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 10.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Fenton ⪼ Staffordshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Mid-late 19th Century
Victoria I
Circa 1865 - 1900

School or Style

Victorian

Components of the work

Decoration

Materials used in production

Glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Moulding : White earthenware, moulded and decorated underglaze with a multicolour transfer print
Glazing (coating)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: RIFLE CONTEST WIMBLEDON 1865
  • Location: On top of pot-lid
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Text: 48/Clarke
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Label

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: GPL.65-1928
Primary reference Number: 14660

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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