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Cup and saucer: C.451.2 & A-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified Staffordshire factory

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Description

Red dry-bodied stoneware, thrown and turned. The deep-sided cup has a loop handle and stands on a footring. The circular saucer has deep curved sides and stands on a footring.

Notes

History note: London

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, third quarter#
George III
Circa 1760 CE - 1770 CE

Components of the work

Cup Width including handle cm

Materials used in production

dry-bodied Red dry-bodied stoneware

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.451.2 & A-1928
Primary reference Number: 75142
Old object number: 706
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 3 May 2022 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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