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Flask (bottle): C.2313-1928

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified Nevers factory (Possibly)

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Description

Tin-glazed earthenware flask with horizontal handles painted in blue with 'Boy'

Buff earthenware, thrown with applied handles, tin-glazed except for the base, and painted in blue. The flask has a disk base, a bulbous body with horizontal loop handles on the shoulder to take a carrying cord, and a tall narrow cylindrical neck with a projecting rim. One side of the body, painted in greyish-blue, is the word 'BOY'. On either side in blue are two small strokes, and above and below, a rough asterisk crossed by a long stroke.

Notes

History note: Bought at Caen, for 5 francs on 31 March 1894 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 11.6 cm
Height: 17.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1700 - 1799

Note

The attribution to Nevers is uncertain. The word on the front is a different spelling of bois, the imperative of tu bois (you drink), meaning' take a drink'.

Components of the work

Decoration composed of high-temperature colour ( blue from cobalt oxide)
Visible Surface composed of tin-glaze
Base Diameter 8.9 cm
Handles

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Throwing (pottery technique) : Buff earthenware, thrown, with applied rolled handles, tin-glazed on the visible surfaces, and painted in blue

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: BOY
  • Method of creation: Painted in blue
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.2313-1928
Primary reference Number: 76714
Old object number: 648

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 6 May 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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