Tankard: C.30-1983

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Tankard
spa tankard

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Description

Clear glass, overlaid with amber, cut and wheel-engraved with two views, inscribed 'Schloss Eberstein' and 'Alte Burg von Baden', and with the initial 'L'.

Legal notes

Given by Mrs J.C. Burkill

Measurements and weight

Height: 13.4 cm
Width: 11.0 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1983-07-25) by Burkill, J. C., Mrs

Dating

Mid-19th Century
Circa 1840 CE - 1860 CE

Components of the work

Overlay composed of amber (fossil resin)
Bowl
Decoration

Materials used in production

Techniques used in production

Cutting (glassworking)

Inscription or legends present

Text: Schloss Eberstein
Method of creation: Inscribed
Type: Inscription

Text: Alte Burg von Baden
Method of creation: Inscribed
Type: Inscription

Inscription present: initials

Text: L
Method of creation: Inscribed
Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.30-1983
Primary reference Number: 27411
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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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