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Cup and saucer: C.214 & A-2016

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Duckworth, Ruth

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Description

Small stoneware cup and saucer. The cup, of open form, has an oatmeal glaze in 10mm band around the rim outside, and a glossy white glaze inside.
The saucer has the matt oatmeal glaze inside (with orange flashing) and about halfway down the outside.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft at a Bonhams Sale No. 28124, Lot 290. 1st December 1999

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1936 CE - Before 1999-12 CE

Materials used in production

Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: RWD
  • Location: Below cup handle
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.214 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 207860
Sale catalogue photo number: K578

Audit data

Created: Monday 25 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 4 March 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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