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Mug: C.18-1918

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 26 (Lower Marlay)

Maker(s)

Factory: Derby Porcelain Factory

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Description

Soft-paste porcelain barrel-shaped mug, painted with scattered flowers in polychrome enamels.

Legal notes

Given by Ralph Griffin, MA

Measurements and weight

Height: 3 5/8 in
Length: 4 in

Place(s) associated

  • Derby ⪼ Derbyshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1918-08-28) by Griffin, Ralph, MA

Dating

18th Century, third quarter#
George II
George III
Production date: circa AD 1760

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamels ( polychrome)

Materials used in production

presumed lead Lead-glaze
Soft-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating) : Soft-paste porcelain barrel-shaped mug, painted with scattered flowers in polychrome enamels.

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.18-1918
Primary reference Number: 72687
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 August 2015 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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