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Sharon

Decanter and Stopper
post ca. 1975 (production), 1993 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

24% lead glass, colourless. Decanter with wide base and narrow neck, triangular profile, with an elongated drop-shaped stopper.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Decanters
  • Stoppers (Container Components)
TitleSharon (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Glass, lead glass, mould and mouth blown
Brief description
'Sharon' decanter, mould and mouth blown glass, designed by Frank Thrower for Dartington Crystal Ltd., Torrington, in production from about 1975, made 1993
Physical description
24% lead glass, colourless. Decanter with wide base and narrow neck, triangular profile, with an elongated drop-shaped stopper.
Dimensions
  • Height: 36.5cm
  • Diameter: 14.5cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'DC' (Maker's mark, acid stamped)
  • 'Dartington England' (Printed plastic label)
Gallery label
Decanter Sharon, mould and mouth blown Britain, Devon (Torrington), in production from about 1975, made 1993 designed by Frank Thrower, for Dartington Crystal Ltd. Gift of makers (C.351 :1,2-1993) .(18/06/2009)
Credit line
Gift of the maker
Object history
Factory ref. no. DE 334 Sharon Decanter.
Production
Factory ref. DE334 Sharon Decanter
Other number
0200 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
C.351:1, 2-1993

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Record createdJune 18, 2009
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