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Decanter (Champagne or ice decanter)
1780-1810
Category
Glass
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Glass (lead)
- Silverplate on brass
Museum Object Number
1991.0048 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Special Fund for Collection Objects
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Object Number
1991.0048 A- C
Object Name
Decanter (Champagne or ice decanter)
Category
Glass
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1780-1810
Materials
- Glass (lead)
- Silverplate on brass
Techniques
- Blown
- Cut
- Wheel-engraved
Dimensions (inches)
12.539 (H) x 4.911 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
31.85 (H) x 12.475 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: McConnell, Andy. 2004 The Decanter: An Illustrated History of Glass from 1650. 575.
• 18th-century champagne decanters: pl. 636, p. 453Book: Butler, Robin. 2009 Great British Wine Accessories 1550-1900.
• Similar shape pair of decanters with ice-holders in bottom: p. 130, no. 7/6, of "sugar-loaf" shape, late 18th century.Book: Butler, Robin. 2009 Great British Wine Accessories 1550-1900.
• Variant with ice pocket on side: p. 133, no. 7/11, late 18th century.