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Bulldog: C.823-1928

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Titles

Bulldog

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified Staffordshire factory

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Description

Dark brown, red, and white lead-glazed agate ware. A standing bulldog wearing a collar.

Notes

History note: A private collector in or near Buxton; sold through Mr Vauncey Salt, dispensing chemist and private antique dealer, for £69 on 19 July 1923 to Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 17.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, third quarter#
Circa 1750 - 1775

Note

This large bulldog is remarkable for a standing animal figure in having no base, and being supported on its own paws. The melding together of the three differently coloured clays has produced striking abstract patterns on the body which are enhanced by the yellowish lead-glaze The details of its pugnacious expression were created after moulding, and the tail was made separately and attached. This had been broken off when it was bought by J.W.L. Glaisher in 1928.

Components of the work

Surface composed of lead-glaze ( yellowish)

Materials used in production

dark brown, red and white clay Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Press-moulding

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.823-1928
Primary reference Number: 76187
Old object number: 4264
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 14 June 2023 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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