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Plate: C.2460-1928

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Fortune Factory

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Description

Tin-glazed earthenware painted in blue

Notes

History note: Bought about 1894 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 23 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, third quarter
Circa 1759 CE - 1771 CE

Note

The Fortune Factory ( 't Fortuyn) operated between 1661 and 1784. The mark, W V D B indicates that this dish was made during the management of the widow Van den Biel-Elling between 1759 and 1771.

Components of the work

Decoration composed of high temperature colour ( blue derived from cobalt)
Surface composed of tin-glaze

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Tin-glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: G V D B
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Painted in blue
  • Type: Factory mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.2460-1928
Primary reference Number: 73545
Old object number: 404

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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