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Tureen: C.676 & A-1928

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Factory: uncertain

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Description

Cream-coloured earthenware, moulded, and decorated with metallic oxides under clear lead-glaze

Cream-coloured earthenware, moulded in two parts, and decorated with metallic oxides under clear lead-glaze. Circular, the body having deep curved sides, standing on a footring, and the domed cover having a handle in the form of a dolphin. The exterior of the bowl and cover have borders of wickerwork interrupted by oval panels enclosed by scrolls.

Notes

History note: Boynton Collection; sold Stok-on-Trent, Charles Butters, 23 March, 1920, Boynton Sale, lot 264; purchased on Dr Glaisher' s behalf by Frank Stoner for £22 (hammer price £20).

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 20.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, third quarter#
George III
Circa 1760 - 1765

School or Style

Rococo

Components of the work

Decoration composed of metallic oxides ( copper-green, manganese-brown)

Materials used in production

Lead-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Moulding : Cream earthenware, moulded in two parts, painted underglaze with metallic oxides, and lead-glazed.
Lead-glazing

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.676 & A-1928
Primary reference Number: 75798
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 August 2015 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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