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Teapot and lid: C.669 & A-2016

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Whiting, Geoffrey

Entities

Categories

Description

Stoneware teapot. Buff glaze with brushed work blue and brown plant spray on each side. Brown and blue lid rim.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the Craft Potters Association Shop, Marshall Street. 16th September 1977

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

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

Materials used in production

Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Decoration (process)
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: A
  • Location: Base of handle
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.669 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 208347
Sale catalogue photo number: K508
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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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