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Water glass: C.94-1975

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Lead glass. Straight-sided with 'N.D.W.', splayed 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: 9.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1700 - 1800

Components of the work

Body

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: N.D.W.
  • Method of creation: Inscribed

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.94-1975
Primary reference Number: 26245
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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