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Tumbler: C/G.130-1933

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Enameller: Beilby family (Uncertain)

Entities

Categories

Description

Straight sides. Decorated with exotic birds, a tree, and insects in white enamel, also a gilt band inside the rim (now worn off).

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

The Rev. A.V. Valentine-Richards Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 3 1/4 in
Height: 4.0 in

Place(s) associated

  • Newcastle-upon-Tyne ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Mid#
Production date: circa AD 1765

Note

Perhaps by William or Mary Beilby

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamel ( white) gilt
Body

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.130-1933
Primary reference Number: 26139
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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