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Coffee pot: C.466 & A-1928

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Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Factory: uncertain
Maker: Edge, Joseph (Possibly)

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Description

Dry-bodied red stoneware with moulded handle and spout, and applied moulded floral sprays

Notes

History note: Given to Dr Glaisher by Mrs W.D. Dickson in Bournemouth in 1917.

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, third quarter
Production date: AD 1760 : dated

Note

Joseph Edge was probably the earth potter who married Mary Newton at Stoke on 8 September 1759. He has not been identified as a pottery owner and was probably a workman.

School or Style

Rococo

Components of the work

Whole Over Knob Height 21.3 cm
Body And Cover
Body
Handle And Spout
Sprigs

Materials used in production

red Stoneware

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Joseph Edge 1760
  • Location: On the base
  • Method of creation: Incised
  • Type: Signature

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.466 & A-1928
Primary reference Number: 75197
Old object number: 3747

Audit data

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

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

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