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Tea caddy: C.2714 & A-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Notes

History note: Private collector; the Direct Cash Trading Company, Cannon Street, where bought for £1.10s. 0d. on 7 November 1893 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 21 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Delft ⪼ United Provinces of the Netherlands

Acquisition and important dates

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

Components of the work

Dcoration

Materials used in production

blue from cobalt High temperature colour
blue, green, red, dark manganese-black Enamels
Tin-glaze
Gold
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Tin-glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: PAK monogram
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Painted
  • Type: Factory mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.2714 & A-1928
Primary reference Number: 73949
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 23 January 2025 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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