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Posset pot: GL.C.63-1928

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Probably)

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Description

Earthenware, slip-coated, with incised decoration under lead glaze. Bulbous shaped pot with wide flaring mouth, and two loop handles (one broken). On one side is a thrush perched on a branch, and on the other side the name and date 'John Hoolme, July 4th 1805'.

Notes

History note: Mr A. R. Hakoumoff,5 Golden Court, Richmond, Surrey,from whom purchased for £6.5s.0d. in July 1922 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge. It had arrive in Cambridge by 24 July 1922.

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 19.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century, Early
George III
Production date: dated AD 1805

Components of the work

Decoration

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: July 4th 1805
  • Location: One side
  • Method of creation: Incised
  • Type: Date
  • Text: John Hoolme
  • Location: One side
  • Method of creation: Incised
  • Type: Name

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: GL.C.63-1928
Primary reference Number: 77092
Glaisher MS Catalogue: 3838

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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