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Plate: C.59-2016

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Bayer, Svend

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Description

Stoneware plate. Grey glaze with two fish in cobalt blue.
No mark.

Notes

History note: Acquired by Shakeshaft in 1973

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 4 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Wenford Bridge (Pottery) ⪼ Devon ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2016) by Shakeshaft, John, Dr

Dating

20th Century
Production date: circa AD 1969

Components of the work

At Base Width 14.5 cm
At Extremities Width 24.5 cm

Materials used in production

grey Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: SB and Wenford Bridge
  • Type: Maker's mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.59-2016
Primary reference Number: 207702
Sale catalogue photo number: K158

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 20 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 19 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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