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Decanter: C.155 & A-1975

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Edwards, Benjamin

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Description

Lead glass, mould-blown and tooled. The lower part is flutted, and there are two string rings round the neck. Flat stopper. Marke integrally moulded into the base, 'B. EDWARDS BELFAST'.

Notes

History note: Ivan Napier Collection; Miss E.H. Bolitho

Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Height: 23.9 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Belfast ⪼ Northern Ireland

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century
Production date: circa AD 1830

Note

Benjamin Edwards, Senior, operated a glasshouse at Belfast between 1776 and 1811 and died in 1812

Components of the work

Neck

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Techniques used in production

Mould-blowing : Lead-glass, mould-blown and tooled

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: B. EDWARDS BELFAST
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.155 & A-1975
Primary reference Number: 26972

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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