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Plate: C.1450-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Brislington Pottery (Possibly)

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Description

Tin-glazed earthenware plate, decorated with half length portraits of William III and Mary II inscribed 'M/H/1691', and 'W M R' with a border of scrolls in blue, yellow, and manganese purple. White glaze.

Notes

History note: Sir John Evans Collection. Sold at Christie's 14th February 1911, lot. 32. Bought for Glaisher by Mr Stoner

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 21.2 cm

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century#
Production date: AD 1691

Materials used in production

Tin-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: W M R
  • Location: On front
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: M/RH/1961
  • Location: On front
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1450-1928
Primary reference Number: 72019
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Friday 16 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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