Glassmaker: Unknown (Probably)
Opaque white glass painted in polychrome enamels; drip-pan of enamelled copper with gilt-metal rim. Incised twist stem between multiple knops. Domed circular foot. The foot is painted with flowers and insects, and there are sprays of flowers on the nozzle and drip pan.
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by Ralph Griffin, MA, FSA
Diameter: 8.9 cm
Height: 17 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1935-02-20) by Griffin, Ralph, MA, FSA
18th Century
Circa
1755
-
1760
The enamelled copper drip pan suggests that the taperstick was manufacture in South Staffordshire
Decoration
composed of
enamels
Stem
presumed opacified with arsenic Opaque white glass
Accession number: C/G.1 & A-1935
Primary reference Number: 26398
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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