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Wine-glass rinser: C/G.248-1931

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Lead glass. Straight-sided bowl with two lips opposite each other.

Notes

History note: Collection of J.C. Varty-Smith of Penrith

Legal notes

Given by the Misses Varty-Smith

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 5 1/2 in
Height: 4 1/4 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1931-10-23) by Varty-Smith, Misses

Note

This was formerly described as a finger bowl, but the lips on either side indicate that it was intended to be a glass-rinser or glass-cooler. However, these like the bowls without lips, maya lso have been used as finger bowls. They appeared around the middle of the 18th century and were still in use in the mid 19th century. A large number survive from the 1780s to the 1820s, including sets of six or more. They were also made in blue glass, and less frequently in red.

Components of the work

Body

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.248-1931
Primary reference Number: 26742
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 2 May 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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