1941/14
Glassware Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
A sherry or wine decanter.
Date:- 1941
WMLMT Classification:- Decanter
Description
"Date: Mid 19th century.
Origin: English likely Stourbridge.
Style: Ovoid shaped decanter engraved with two keys in saltire, a ladder, an eye, a square and compasses, a moon with a face and seven stars, a large sun with a face, a level. The neck has an everted flat rim. Unusual in that the foot is made of black glass and is of footed form and 8cm in diameter.
Pontil: Polished.
Stopper: Like the foot this too is made of black glass in a squat spire (which is slightly hollowed) form and polished peg."
Properties
"Weight: 976 grams including stopper.
Height: 31cm including the stopper.
Condition: Very good condition. Some wear commensurate with age on the foot. No chips or crack or repairs. Stopper is in excellent condition and fits well."
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