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

Decanter and Stopper

ca. 1765 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Decanter and stopper, the body of flower-pot chape with long neck and cut "spire" stopper. Cut and engraved with hops, barley and the inscription "BEER".


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Decanter
  • Stopper
Materials and techniques
Glass, blown, cut and engraved
Brief description
Decanter and stopper, blown and engraved glass, England, about 1765
Physical description
Decanter and stopper, the body of flower-pot chape with long neck and cut "spire" stopper. Cut and engraved with hops, barley and the inscription "BEER".
Dimensions
  • Height: 29.5cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'BEER'
Other number
7835 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
C.361:1, 2-1993

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Record createdJune 18, 2009
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