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Platter: C.668-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Whiting, Geoffrey

Entities

Categories

Description

Large stoneware platter, with rim. Brown glaze and resist stem-leaf decoration

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the Craft Potters Association Shop, Marshall Street. 10th October 1975

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 3.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Avoncroft ⪼ Worcestershire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1949 CE - Before 1971 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 18.5 cm
At Extremities Width 33 cm

Materials used in production

brown Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing
Resist

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: A
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.668-2016
Primary reference Number: 208346
Sale catalogue photo number: K678
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Friday 12 February 2016 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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