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Tankard: C/G.9-1938

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassworks: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Lead glass. The lower part of the body is heavily ribbed, almost gadrooned. Rim with threaded border. Loop handle. In the base, a George III silver coin dated 1787.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

Cecil E. Byas Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 6 1/2 in
Height: 8 1/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1938) by Byas, Cecil E.

Dating

18th Century, Late
George III
Production date: circa AD 1787

Components of the work

Bowl
Lower Part Of Bowl

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.9-1938
Primary reference Number: 26157
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 25 September 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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