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Wine glass: C/G.65-1933

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Lead glass. Large fluted ogee bowl with the monogram J.B. engraved on one side. Plain stem with four spiral air twists and a central spiralling thread. Conical foot.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

The Rev. A.V. Valentine-Richards Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 4.0 in
Height: 8 3/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933) by Valentine-Richards, A. V., The Rev

Dating

18th Century, Mid#
Circa 1740 CE - 1750 CE

Components of the work

Bowl

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: J.B.
  • Location: On one side
  • Method of creation: Engraved
  • Type: Monogram

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.65-1933
Primary reference Number: 25333
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 17 October 2018 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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