Glassmaker: Unknown
Lead glass. Octagonal shape, with early flat cutting, rounded tear knop in cover.
History note: Ivan Napier Collection
Given by Miss E.H. Bolitho through the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Height: 21.3 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1975) by Bolitho, E.H., Miss
18th Century
Production date:
circa
AD 1765
Cover for a rolled paper tea caddy.
Decoration
Parts
Accession number: C.163-1975
Primary reference Number: 27172
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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