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Maker: Ifield, Thomas (Probably)
Reddish-brown earthenware, thrown, with three applied double handles, decorated on the sides with applied white pads of clay stamped with rosettes and sprays, and on two, the initials ‘TI and date ‘1632’ under lead-glaze
History note: London, Puttick & Simpson's, 5 June 1914, lot 18; sold for 27 guineas to Mr S.G. Fenton, 33 Cranbourn Street, London, from whom purchased for £33.7s.by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher on 8 June 1914
Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest
Height: 18.4 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
17th Century, second quarter
Charles I
Production date:
AD 1632
: dated
This is one of the earliest dated examples of the Wrotham drinking vessels with more than one handle known as 'tygs' to collectors.
Surface
composed of
lead-glaze
Body
Accession number: C.115-1928
Primary reference Number: 71420
Old object number: 4811
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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