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Jug: C.1271-1928

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Factory: Spode

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Description

Red dry-bodied stoneware painted in polychrome enamels with floral sprays

Red dry-bodied stoneware, with glazed interior, painted on the outside in turquoise, green, yellow, and shades of pink enamel. The jug has a bulbous ovoid body with a short neck with a pinched spout, and a curved strap handle. Each side is decorated with a spray of Chinese style flowers.

Notes

History note: Mr Sharpe's, stall in the Market Place, Cambridge; bought from him for 10s.0d. on 25 April 1925 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 11.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century, Early
Circa 1805 - 1820

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamel ( turquoise, pale green, yellow and pink)
Interior composed of glaze

Materials used in production

Red dry-bodied stoneware

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: SPODE
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Factory mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1271-1928
Primary reference Number: 71705
Old object number: 4527

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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