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Jelly glass: C.44-1975

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Lead glass, blown. The deep trumpet-shaped bowl has horizontal 'Lynn' bands and stands on a domed foot.

Notes

History note: Ivan Napier Collection

Legal notes

Given by Miss E.H. Bolitho, through the Friends of the Fitzwilliam

Measurements and weight

Height: 11.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1975-07-15) by Bolitho, E.H., Miss

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1700 CE - 1800 CE

Components of the work

Foot Diameter 6 cm
Bowl Diameter 7.5 cm
Body
Decoration

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.44-1975
Primary reference Number: 26240

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 1 October 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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