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Jug: C.1-1910

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassworks: Unknown (Probably)

Entities

Categories

Description

Dark green glass incorporating large streaks of opaque-white glass. Squat jug with three sides, flat base, short neck and loop handle.

Notes

History note: Unknown

Legal notes

Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 4.0 in
Height: 5 5/8 in

Place(s) associated

  • Nailsea ⪼ Somerset ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1910-06-20) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1800

Note

The Nailsea glassworks near Bristol was founded in 1788 by John Robert Lucas, and continued until 1873

Materials used in production

White glass
Green glass

Techniques used in production

Blowing : Blown glass

References and bibliographic entries

Related exhibitions

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1-1910
Primary reference Number: 26842
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 25 January 2017 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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