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Teapot: C.231 & A-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Finch, Ray

Entities

Categories

Description

Stoneware teapot with a cane handle, and a grey-green ash glaze.
No mark

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Primavera (Cambridge), 30th March 1971

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 25 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Winchcombe ⪼ Gloucestershire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1936 CE - Before 1971-03 CE

Components of the work

Handle composed of cane
At Extremities Width 21.5 cm
At Base Width 8.5 cm

Materials used in production

Ash-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.231 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 207877
Sale catalogue photo number: K423
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Audit data

Created: Monday 25 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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