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Goblet: C.368 & A-1928

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Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Pale red earthenware, with incised decoration under dark brown mottled lead-glaze. The interior of the bowl is glazed, that of the cover unglazed. Semi-oviform bowl with four reeded loop handles with between two of them, a horizontal loop into which fits a whistle. High spreading foot. Inscribed round the rim of the bowl 'COM.GOOD WEMAN DRINK OF THE BEST IONE [JOAN] MY LADY AND ALL THE REST. 1718' with Ns reversed. Between the handles are rosettes and rough branching sprays with flowers.
The cover is domed and has a flange which fits inside the bowl. Button finial. Decorated with a rough vine leaf with grapes

Notes

History note: Captain Hall, to whom left by his brother, 'a great collector' who lived near Twickenham, and was said to have been in that family for 'quite 90 years'; Mr Stoner, London, from whom purchased by Dr Glaisher on 18 October 1909 for £26.

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 29.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Early#
George I
Production date: AD 1718 : dated

Note

Attribution uncertain possibly South Wiltshire or Dorset

Components of the work

Of Mouth Diameter 21.5 cm
Body
Decoration

Materials used in production

red Earthenware
Lead-glaze

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 'COM.GOOD WEMAN DRINK OF THE BEST IONE [JOAN] MY LADY AND ALL THE REST. 1718'
  • Location: Rim of bowl
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.368 & A-1928
Primary reference Number: 74690
Old object number: 3055
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 27 June 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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