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Coffee pot: C.1838 & A-1928

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Proprietor: Maes, Léon

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Notes

History note: Charles de Keyser (representative of the Otis lift company), 12 rue de Lombardie, Brussels; purchased by Dr Glaisher on 10 June 1912 for 50 Belgiun francs.

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 24 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century, Late
Circa 1885 CE - 1891 CE

Note

Thourout is also known as Torhout

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Surface composed of lead-glaze ( presumed lead)

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: LEON MAES/ Thourout
  • Location: On base of pot
  • Method of creation: Incised
  • Type: Factory mark
  • Text: LEON MAES
  • Location: Under cover
  • Method of creation: Incised
  • Type: Factory mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1838 & A-1928
Primary reference Number: 72735
Old object number: 3583

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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