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Vase: C.265-2015

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Factory: John Beswick Ltd.

Entities

Categories

Description

White earthenware, slip cast, the exterior painted in black enamel over cream glaze, and the interior glazed yellow. The vase is pine-cone-shaped with smooth sides and has an oval aperture on one side of the apex.The exterior is decorated overall with black streaks.

Legal notes

Given by N. J. Zolman

Place(s) associated

  • Longton ⪼ Staffordshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2015) by Zolman, N. J.

Dating

20th Century, third quarter#
Elizabeth II
Production date: circa AD 1960

Components of the work

Mark

Materials used in production

Enamel
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Enamelling

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: BESWICK ENGLAND
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Impresssed
  • Type: Factory mark
  • Text: BESWICK/ENGLAND/REGISTRATION/APPLIED FOR
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Printed in dark blue
  • Type: Factory mark
  • Text: 1381
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Integrally moulded in relief
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.265-2015
Primary reference Number: 207202
1381
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 2 December 2015 Updated: Tuesday 29 November 2022 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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