Decanter

Ship's decanter, conical in shape with narrow fluting around the base and broader flutes below the neck. The neck has fluting and four annular knops. The item has a rosette-shaped, cut glass stopper. The associated label reads: '18th century ship's decanter inherited by Miss Eyre from Captain Cuthbert RN of that century.' Probably this is Captain Robert Cuthbert (fl. 1793-1821)

Object Details

ID: GGG0007
Type: Decanter
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Late 18th century
People: Cuthbert, Robert
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 225 x 170 mm
Parts: Decanter
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