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Finger bowl: C.10-1976

Object information

Current Location: Mezzanine Landing

Maker(s)

Glassworks: Webb & Co.

Entities

Categories

Description

Clear lead glass, blown, and stencil-etched. Circular with almost straight sides. Decorated on the exterior with figures adapted from the frieze of the Elgin Marbles.

Notes

History note: Richard Dennis, Kensington Church Street, London

Legal notes

Purchased with the Napier Duplicates Fund

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 12.5 cm
Height: 6.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1976-04-22) by Dennis, Richard

Dating

19th Century, Late#
Victoria I
Circa 1875 - 1900

School or Style

Victorian

Components of the work

Decoration

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Techniques used in production

Blowing : Clear lead glass, blown, and stencil-etched.

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Webb
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Etched
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.10-1976
Primary reference Number: 26814
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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