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Wine glass: C/G.53-1930

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Enameller: Beilby family
Maker: uncertain (Probably)

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Description

Lead glass, the blown bowl painted in white enamel. Large ogee bowl decorated in enamel colours with a shepherd in landscape. Short stem containing an opaque twist (double core spiral/multi-fly spiral bands). Plain conical foot.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Mrs W.D. (Frances) Dickson

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 2 1/2 in
Height: 4 1/2 in

Place(s) associated

  • Newcastle-upon-Tyne ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1930-11-10) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1765 CE - 1780 CE

Note

English, Newcastle-on-Tyne or Scottish

Painted by William or Mary Beilby of Newcastle, in enamel colours (W.A. Thorpe, 7.4.1932).

School or Style

Rococo

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamel
Bowl

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.53-1930
Primary reference Number: 25670

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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