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Spirit Flask in the shape of a Barrel: C.1114-1928

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Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Titles

Spirit Flask in the shape of a Barrel

Maker(s)

Factory: Bristol Pottery
Painter: Fifield, William

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Description

White earthenware painted underglaze in blue, yellow, olive-green, brown and grey

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century, Early
1820s
George IV
Production date: dated AD 1822

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: M*A/1822
  • Location: Above and below the bung hole
  • Method of creation: Painted in blue
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1114-1928
Primary reference Number: 71337

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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