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Cup, saucer & plate: C.377 & A & B-2016

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Leach, Bernard

Entities

Categories

Description

Stoneware cup, saucer and plate. Grey ash glaze, brown rims and handle. Blue and white brushed motifs round rims of cup and saucer.

Notes

History note: Bougth by Shakeshaft from Ruskin Antiques stall at the Craft Potters Association Winter Fair, Oxford. 27th October 2001

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1920 CE - Before 1929 CE

Components of the work

Decoration

Materials used in production

Ash-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: on plate, cup, and saucer

  • Text: St Ives
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Seal

Inscription present: on plate and saucer

  • Text: BL
  • Method of creation: Brushed
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Related exhibitions

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.377 & A & B-2016
Primary reference Number: 208023
Sale catalogue photo number: K248
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Audit data

Created: Friday 29 January 2016 Updated: Thursday 14 August 2025 Last processed: Thursday 14 August 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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