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Box in the form of an Apple resting on leaves: C.2364 & A-1928

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Current Location: In storage

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Box in the form of an Apple resting on leaves

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified (Probably)

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Description

Tin-glazed earthenware painted naturalistically in green, yellow and dark puce pink enamels

Earthenware, moulded in two parts with an applied moulded stalk, and twigs bearing three leaves, tin-glazed overall, and painted naturalistically on the exterior in green, yellow and dark puce pink enamels. The apple lies on one side with its stalk at the back. On one side of the stalk there are two branching twigs bearing leaves, which curve round towards the front. On the other side the curving twig is missing and only the leaf is present.

Notes

History note: David Kugelmann, Kissingen, from whom bought for 12 marks on 2 August 1899 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Depth: 6.8 cm
Height: 7 cm
Width: 8 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 - 1760

Note

The fashion for containers in the shape of fruit and vegetables was an aspect of the Rococo style of the mid 18th century.

School or Style

Rococo

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamels ( green, yellow, and puce pink)
Surface composed of tin-glaze
Leaves

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Moulding : Buff earthenware, moulded in two parts, with applied moulded stalk, twigs, and leaves, tin-glazed and painted naturalistically in green, yellow, and dark puce pink enamels

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.2364 & A-1928
Primary reference Number: 76730
Old object number: 1382

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 12 August 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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