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Candlestick: EC.13-1937

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Description

Red-brown earthenware thrown, and covered with clear lead-glaze. Of inverted trumpet shape with six ridges on the exterior, above which is a larger knop supporting the shallow bowl-shaped nozzle with a flat rim

Notes

History note: Unknown before vendor, Mr C. Farrance

Legal notes

Purchased from C. Farrance

Measurements and weight

Height: 12.7 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Dunkirk ⪼ France

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1937) by Farrance, C.

Components of the work

Foot Diameter 8.5 cm

Materials used in production

clear Lead-glaze
red-brown Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazing
Throwing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: DUNKIRK
  • Location: On underside of foot
  • Method of creation: Hand-written in black ink
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: EC.13-1937
Primary reference Number: 76879
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 6 October 2016 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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