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Ale glass: C/G.3-1952

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Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Lead glass. Long, rounded funnel-shaped bowl engraved with hop and barley motifs. Plain stem with opaque twist (four spiral gauzes). Conical foot.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

J.M. Woodbridge Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 2 7/8 in
Height: 7 7/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1952-01-17) by Woodbridge, Julia Mildred

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1770 - 1780

Components of the work

Bowl
Decoration

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.3-1952
Primary reference Number: 25751

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 16 December 2015

Associated departments & institutions

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

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