Decanter with stopper
Dateca. 1760
OriginEngland
MediumLead glass
DimensionsOH: 10 3/16"; H (without stopper): 8 3/16"; O.Diam: 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"
ca. 1760
ca. 1760
ca.1780
1780-1800
Ca. 1815
Ca. 1815
ca. 1760
1650-1675
ca. 1775 (movement); 1805-1815 (case)
ca. 1820
1730-1750
1747-1748