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Form: C.621-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Swindell, Geoffrey

Entities

Categories

Description

Flat 'organic' form with oval outline, in smooth grey stoneware. Small hole in the top with brown surround. Clear glaze.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the Crafts Centre (now Contemporary Applied Arts), London. 12th March 1971

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 2.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1945 CE - Before 1971-03 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 2.5 cm
At Extremities Width 7.4 cm

Materials used in production

Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: s
  • Location: Base
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.621-2016
Primary reference Number: 208292
Sale catalogue photo number: K535
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Thursday 11 February 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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