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Posset pot: C.243-1928

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Current Location: In storage

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History note: John Eliot Hodgkin (1829-1912); sold to Mr Wilfred Harding, London; selected on either 15 or 17 September, and purchased for £140 on 16 October 1913 (date of arrival in Cambridge) by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

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Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century, Late
Charles II
Production date: dated AD 1678

School or Style

Baroque

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: MARY OVMFARIS YOVR CVP 1678 RM
  • Location: On exterior above handles
  • Method of creation: Slip-trailed
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.243-1928
Primary reference Number: 73505
Old object number: 3638
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 6 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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