Glassmaker: Unknown
Inverted pear shaped body with well. Hollow. Silvered inside. Very rare. Plain foot covers hollow inside.
History note: The Varty-Smith Collection formed by J.C. Varty-Smith of Penrith.
Given by the Misses Varty-Smith
Diameter: 2 1/2 in
Height: 2 3/4 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1931-10-23) by Varty-Smith, Misses
18th Century
Circa
1700
-
1750
Body
Decoration
Accession number: C/G.238-1931
Primary reference Number: 27145
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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