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Glass, Room 131

Decanter and Stopper

1800-1820 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Decanter and stopper, mould-blown with engraved decoration, made by Penrose, Waterford, 1800-20

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Decanters
  • Stoppers (Container Components)
Materials and techniques
Glass, mould-blown with engraved decoration
Brief description
Decanter and stopper, mould-blown with engraved decoration, made by Penrose, Waterford, 1800-20
Dimensions
  • Height: 25.4cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'PENROSE WATERFORD' (Maker's mark, very faintly moulded on base)
Gallery label
Decanter and stopper , mould-blown with engraved decoration Ireland (Waterford), 1800-20 made by Penrose (C.147 &A-1914) The base very faintly moulded with 'PENROSE WATERFORD' .(18/06/2009)
Production
The mark virtually invisible, but the cutting style of pillar and arch with star certainly of Waterford type.
Other number
6382 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
C.147&A-1914

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Record createdJune 18, 2009
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