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Basin: C.3145-1928

Current Location: Gallery 26 (Lower Marlay)

Maker(s)

Factory: Unknown

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Description

Soft-paste porcelain basin, painted underglaze in blue.

Soft-paste porcelain basin, painted underglaze in blue. The circular basin has a slightly flared rim, and stands on a high footring. Painted with the arms of John Hawarden Fazackerly. With a jug (C.3144-1928).

Notes

History note: Bought from Mr Stoner, November 19th 1917, £15.

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 23.5 cm
Height: 10.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Liverpool ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

Mid-18th Century
George II
George III
Circa 1760 CE - 1765 CE

Components of the work

Decoration composed of cobalt-blue

Materials used in production

presumed lead Lead-glaze
Soft-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.3145-1928
Primary reference Number: 38003
Old object number: 4521, vol. 27

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 6 December 2012

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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