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Bowl: C.16-1985

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Pearlware bowl, painted in enamel-colours and gilt, with a spray of Old Man's Beard in the middle.

Shallow bowl with rim. Pearlware painted in green, pink, grey and black enamel-colours and gilt. Circular with wavy edge, narrow sloping rim and curved sides. Painted in the middle with a spray of Old Man's Beard, and on the back in black with the name 'Old Mans Beard'. The upper edge of the rim is encircled by a thick gilt line.

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 18.8 cm
Height: 2.8 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Swansea ⪼ Wales

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1985) by Stockbridge, C. P.

Dating

19th Century, Early#
Circa 1800 CE - 1830 CE

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamels ( green, pink, grey and black) gold

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: SWANSEA
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.16-1985
Primary reference Number: 72335
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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