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Teapot: FWL.15 & A-1997

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: PorzellanFabrik Thomas

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Description

Teapot, hard-paste porcelain. Cylindrical with a loop handle and upward sloping spout. Circular cover with large, flat, circular knob.
Made at Porzellan-Fabrik Thomas (a subsidiary of Rosenthal)

Legal notes

On loan from Fitzwilliam College, from the bequest of the Rev. Lester Brewster

Measurements and weight

Height: 14.8 cm
Length: 19.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1997) by Fitzwilliam College

Dating

20th Century
Circa 1975 - 1990

Materials used in production

Hard-paste porcelain

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 'Thomas' over a curved line and 'Germany'
  • Method of creation: Printed in dark green
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: FWL.15 & A-1997
Primary reference Number: 77010
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 17 December 2024 Last processed: Wednesday 14 May 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: External
Associated department: Applied Arts

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