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Water jug: C.189-2015

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glasshouse: Unknown

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Description

Clear glass water jug. Engraved with the coat of arms and motto 'Thiene quoi quadrienne' for the Counts of Thiene of Vicence (Vicenza).

Notes

History note: Sir Ivor and Lady Batchlor, St Andrew's Fife; Sir Ivor died on 24 April 2005; on loan since 2006 (Syndicate of 30 January). Purchased from Howard Phillips (London) June 1982

Legal notes

Sir Ivor and Lady Batchelor Bequest through The Art Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 29.4 cm
Width: 17.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2015-04-27) by Batchelor, Ivor, Sir and Lady

Dating

18th Century, Early
Circa 1800 CE - 1830 CE

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

clear Glass

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Coat of arms and motto

  • Text: 'Thiene quoi quadrienne'
  • Method of creation: Engraving
  • Type: Coat of arms

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.189-2015
Primary reference Number: 206926
Old object number: 28
Old loan number: AAL.191-2006

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 3 November 2015 Updated: Tuesday 12 June 2018

Associated departments & institutions

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

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