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Plate: C.1352-1928

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Maker(s)

Pottery: unidentified London pottery

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Description

Tin-glazed earthenware painted in blue

Buff earthenware, covered with tin-glaze which appears pinkish in some areas, and painted in blue. Circular with a narrow rim and shallow almost flat well. Painted in the middle with the initials and date H/T:S/1700 within a wreath

Notes

History note: Henry Griffith in 1891; Francis Bennett-Goldeney (1865-1918), Abbots Barton, Canterbury; sold Puttick and Simpson, 4 March 1920, English delft and ancient Roman pottery, Major F. Bennett-Goldney Sale, lot 59; bought by Frank Stoner, from whom purchased by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 22 cm

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Early#
William III (1750-1702)
Production date: dated AD 1700

Note

Probably made in London

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Decoration composed of high-temperature colour ( blue from cobalt)

Materials used in production

buff Earthenware
pinkish-white and very thick Tin-glaze

Techniques used in production

Press-moulding : Buff earthenware, press-moulded, tin-glazed, and painted in blue
Tin-glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: H/T:S/1700
  • Location: On front in the middle
  • Method of creation: Painted in blue
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1352-1928
Primary reference Number: 71857
Old object number: 4776
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 20 February 2019 Last processed: Friday 16 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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