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

Decanter and Stopper

ca. 1790-ca. 1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Decanter and stopper, one of a set of three, gilt green glass, possibly made by Isaac Jacobs, probably Bristol, about 1790-1800


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Decanter
  • Stopper
Materials and techniques
Green glass, gilt
Brief description
Decanter and stopper, one of a set of three, gilt green glass, possibly made by Isaac Jacobs, probably Bristol, about 1790-1800
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.3cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'RUM' (Inscribed, gilt)
Gallery label
Set of three decanters and stoppers , Green glass, gilt England (probably Bristol), about 1790-1800 possibly made by Isaac Jacobs Given by Mrs Joyce McGroarty in memory of the late Dr G. P. Shuter (C.43 to E-1961) Said to have belonged to the painter Philip de Loutherbourg (d.1812), and given to McGroarty by his friend and patient, Mr Emery Walker .(18/06/2009)
Credit line
Given by Mrs Joyce McGroarty in memory of the late Dr G. P. Shuter
Object history
Said to have belonged to the painter Philip de Loutherbourg (d.1812), and given to McGroarty by his friend and patient, Mr Emery Walker.
Production
Made in England, probably Bristol.
Associated objects
Other number
9174 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
C.43&A-1961

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Record createdJune 18, 2009
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