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Bill head for Francis Glossop, Chandler, London: P.12930-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Bill head for Francis Glossop, Chandler, London

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Darling, William

Entities

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Description

One of the Blathwayt family bills. The coat of arms of wax chandlers above a printed bill-heading, the bill filled out in ink below and addressed to William Blathwayt.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1923) by Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1772 : See inscriptions

School or Style

British

Components of the work

Paper composed of laid paper ( old folds)
Sheet Height 130 mm Width 124 mm

Techniques used in production

Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Francis Glossop / TALLOW SPERMACETI & WAX CHANDLER / in King Street Next the Corner of Nassau Street St. Ann's Soho / Sells Wholesale & Retail at Reasonable Rates
  • Location: Plate centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: Ecce Agnus Dei Qui Tollit Peccata Mundi
  • Location: Plate centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Motto
  • Text: Darling fec.t Newport St.
  • Location: Plate lower right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Wm Blathwaite Esqr. / Jun 9 / 1772 / 6 Sperm Candls 6 2/2 13/ ½ wax tapers 1.5 / 14.5 Rec.d Contents F Glossop
  • Location: Sheet lower centre
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.12930-R
Primary reference Number: 185751
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 26 October 2011 Updated: Wednesday 31 May 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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