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Jug: C.117-1975

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Cork Glass Co.

Entities

Categories

Description

Lead glass. The lower part of the body moulded with flutes, the upper part wheel-engraved with vesica and star motifs, and the neck with fern motifs. The base of the handle is tooled as a feather. On the base, moulded integrally, 'CORK GLASS CO.'.

Notes

History note: Ivan Napier Collection

Legal notes

Given by Miss E.H. Bolitho through the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Height: 15.0 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Cork ⪼ Ireland

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1975-07-15) by Bolitho, E.H., Miss

Dating

18th Century, Late
19th Century, Early#
Circa 1783 CE - 1818 CE

Components of the work

Base
Body

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: CORK GLASS CO.
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Moulded integrally
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.117-1975
Primary reference Number: 26953
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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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