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On display at V&A South Kensington
Glass, Room 131

Decanter and Stopper

1740-1750 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Decanter and stopper, glass with overall cutting, England, 1740-50 or possibly later


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Decanter
  • Stopper
Materials and techniques
Glass with overall cutting
Brief description
Decanter and stopper, glass with overall cutting, England, 1740-50 or possibly later
Dimensions
  • Without stopper height: 26cm
Style
Gallery label
Decanter and stopper , with overall cutting England, 1740-50 Gift of R. J. Charleston, Esq. (C.4 &A-1955) .(18/06/2009)
Credit line
Given by R. J. Charleston, Esq.
Object history
The Duke of Atholl's accounts list decanters with 'cutt bottoms' bought from a London glass dealer in 1744, for 2/6 (12.5 New Pence) each.
Other number
7831 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
C.4&A-1955

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Record createdJune 18, 2009
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