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Salt kit: C.153-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unknown (Possibly)

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Description

Red earthenware with inlaid decoration in white clay, and the inscription 'WW/1749'

Notes

History note: S. Fenton, Cranbourn Street, London, from whom purchased for 34 on 17 October 1910

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 24 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Nottingham ⪼ Nottinghamshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Mid
George II
Production date: dated AD 1749

Note

The attribution is uncertain

Components of the work

Visible Surfaces composed of lead-glaze ( yellow)
Body
Decoration
Visible Surface

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: W W/1749

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.153-1928
Primary reference Number: 72172
Old object number: 3301
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 20 February 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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