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Coffee pot: C.243 & A-2016

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Maker(s)

Potter: Finch, Ray

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Description

Salt-glazed stoneware coffee pot with lid and half spout. Sprigged motifs around the belly, variegated tan on upper two thirds outside, and mottled brown on lower one third.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Ronald Pile's 'Henry Rothschild's sale', Ely, no. 66. 8th June 2002

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 19.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Winchcombe ⪼ Gloucestershire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
1936 CE - Before 2002-06 CE

Components of the work

At Extremities Width 18 cm
At Base Width 8 cm

Materials used in production

Salt-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Decoration (process)
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: WP
  • Method of creation: Below handle
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.243 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 207889
Sale catalogue photo number: K512
Sale number: 66

Audit data

Created: Monday 25 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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