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Decanter: C.130-1975

Current Location: Mezzanine Landing

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Mould-blown lead glass. Octagonal, straight-sided, single string ring.

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: 27.0 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1730

Components of the work

Body

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.130-1975
Primary reference Number: 26966

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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