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This object consists of 3 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Decanter, Stopper and Coaster

ca. 1925 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cut blue glass decanter and stopper with Sheffield plate coaster. The Sheffield plate coaster is cut into festoons and urns and engraved with the crest of a hand holding a tablet and the motto 'I mean well'.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Decanters
  • Stoppers (Container Components)
  • Stand
Materials and techniques
Blue glass, cut, Sheffield plate
Brief description
Cut blue glass decanter and stopper, with Sheffield plate coaster engraved with a crest and motto 'I mean well', probably made by Mrs Graydon-Stannus, probably London, about 1925
Physical description
Cut blue glass decanter and stopper with Sheffield plate coaster. The Sheffield plate coaster is cut into festoons and urns and engraved with the crest of a hand holding a tablet and the motto 'I mean well'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 26.3cm
Style
Gallery label
(18/06/2009)
Decanter, stopper and coaster , Blue glass, cut, with Sheffield plate coaster England (probably London), about 1925 probably made by Mrs Graydon-Stannus Walter Harding Bequest (C.750 to B-1936) The Sheffield plate coaster, is cut into festoons and urns and engraved with the crest of a hand holding a tablet and the motto 'I mean well'. .
Credit line
Bequeathed by Walter Harding, Esq.
Production
Made in England, probably London. Probably made by the Mr Drucker for Mrs Graydon-Stannus. It purports to be Bristol, c.1810.
Bibliographic reference
[Catalogue of Harding Collection]. No.XI.
Other number
1836 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
C.750 to B-1936

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Record createdJune 18, 2009
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