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Diss Museum gives crystal clear perspective of drinkware with exhibition




A fresh exhibition exploring 300 years of drinkware has gone on show at Diss Museum.

The display, called Cheers, tells the story of how, in the 1670s, scientifically-minded businessman George Ravencroft created clear lead crystal glass, which is still used for glasses and decanters today.

The museum has joined forces with auction house TW Gaze, which has supplied most of the exhibits, including some that date back to 1730.

Ann Kent with the new Cheers exhibition in the community cabinet of Diss Museum. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Ann Kent with the new Cheers exhibition in the community cabinet of Diss Museum. Picture: Mark Bullimore

Museum volunteer Ann Kent said: “I would like to thank auction rooms director Elizabeth Talbot for her assistance with this display.

“We hope Cheers will bring people some brightness in our darkening autumn days.”

The exhibition is on show in the community cabinet at the Market Place museum until the site closes for its winter refit on November 2.

The museum is open from Monday to Saturday, between 11am and 3pm. Admission is free.



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