Decanter

Dateca. 1760

MediumLead glass

DimensionsOH: 10 3/16"; 8 3/16" (without stopper) OD: 4 5/16"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1975-161,A&B

DescriptionDecanter and stopper: Body A: of flared mallet form; tapered cylindrical neck with flat, extended lip, ground inside; flat polished bottom. Engraved: suspended from a chain, a cartouche consisting of thick border line surrounding a scalloped cross hatched design and "WHITE WINE"; around the cartouche, an engraved flower, leaves and a large flower with grapes and leaves.
Stopper B: flat, round disk, triangular cuts on the edges, diamond faceting on the sides; a tapered ground plug.
InscribedEngraved "WHITE WINE"
ProvenanceSource: Maureen Thompson, 34 Kensington Church Street, London W8 4EP, England