Decanter
Glass decanter and stopper engraved with a view of Flamsteed House inscribed: 'Royal Greenwich Observatory'. It has a rectangular base, curving shoulders and a straight front and back. It holds 800cc. The flat stopper is engraved: '1675 * 1975'. Signed on the base 'R. Hugo' and 'N. Davidson'. 'Orrefors' is also engraved on the base. Number three of a limited edition of 100 produced for the tercentenary of the Old Royal Observatory.
The decanter comprises two parts GGG0295.1 and GGG0295.2.
The decanter comprises two parts GGG0295.1 and GGG0295.2.
Object Details
| ID: | GGG0295 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Decanter |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Davidson, N; Hugo, Richard Orrefors |
| Places: | Royal Observatory |
| Events: | Founding of the Royal Observatory, 1675 |
| Date made: | 1975 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 280 x 155 x 60 mm |
| Parts: | Decanter |
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