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1972-84,19, Case
Case for Decanters
1972-84,19, Case

Case for Decanters

Date1790-1810
OriginEngland
MediumOak, iron, and paper
DimensionsOH: 12"; OW: 12"; OL: 18"
Credit LineGift of Mrs. W. B. Brokaw
Object number1972-84,19A&B
DescriptionCase for decanters is an oak box that has metal-bound edges, a bail handle at each end, a simple sheet metal lock plate on the front and a hinged lid. The box (A) is lined with blue sprigged wallpaper and divided into compartments to accomodate six large decanters (G1972-84,1 thru G1972-84,6) and six small decanters (G1972-84,7 thru G1972-84,12) that were accessioned with the case. The case has a removable tray (B) that rests on top of the bottle compartments and has partitions shaped to hold two matching tumblers (G1972-84,13 and G1972-84,14), one funnel (G1972-84,17) and three wine glasses (G1972-84,15, 16 and 18) also accessioned with the case.
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