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Comporte: C/G.49-1930

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Lead glass. Turn over edge on a cup-shaped bowl. Cut ridges on the rim. Slight patterning cut on lower part of the bowl. Stem with terraced flange. Terraced, one stage domed foot, cut square, radial ribbing moulded below.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Mrs W.D. (Frances) Dickson

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 9 1/4 in
Height: 9 3/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1930-11-10) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs

Components of the work

Body
Decoration

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.49-1930
Primary reference Number: 26740
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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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