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Sugar bowl: C.1889 & A-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: unidentified Langnau pottery

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Notes

History note: Bough at Thun in September 1903 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 14.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Langnau ⪼ Canton of Bern ⪼ Switzerland

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Late
Circa 1780 - 1800

Materials used in production

red Earthenware
Lead-glaze

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazing
Throwing

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1889 & A-1928
Primary reference Number: 72812
Old object number: 1839
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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