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Salt cellar: C/G.238-1931

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Inverted pear shaped body with well. Hollow. Silvered inside. Very rare. Plain foot covers hollow inside.

Notes

History note: The Varty-Smith Collection formed by J.C. Varty-Smith of Penrith.

Legal notes

Given by the Misses Varty-Smith

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 2 1/2 in
Height: 2 3/4 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1931-10-23) by Varty-Smith, Misses

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1700 - 1750

Components of the work

Body
Decoration

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.238-1931
Primary reference Number: 27145

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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