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Bowl: C.617-1928

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Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

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Factory: Unknown

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Notes

History note: Sheldon Collection, Manchester; purchased by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher in December, 1925, for £10.

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Mid
Production date: circa AD 1740

Note

The decoration commemorates the capture of Portobello from the Spanish by Admiral Vernon in November 1739. The news of his victory did not reach London until March, 1740.

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Lead-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazing

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.617-1928
Primary reference Number: 75650
Old object number: 4754

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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