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Two-handled cup: C.1255-1928

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unidentified Derbyshire pottery

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Notes

History note: Purchased at Fritchley, near Crich, Derbyshire by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 13 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Brampton ⪼ Derbyshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

19th Century, second quarter#
William IV
Production date: dated AD 1831

Note

Possibly made at one of the Brampton potteries in Derbyshire

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Surface composed of salt-glaze
Body
Decoration

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: ELLEN CANLEN/MARCH 30TH/1831
  • Location: On one side
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1255-1928
Primary reference Number: 71674
Old object number: 2266
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 14 January 2014 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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