Irish Engraved Decanter and Stopper, circa 1800

Property from a Martha's Vineyard Collection

Irish Engraved Decanter and Stopper

circa 1800

of barrel-form, the neck applied with three milled rings, the body engraved to one side with a large three mast ship, the verso with a medallion reserving initials W.D., flanked by a flower bud and thistle, above a band of moulded flutes to the lower section

Height 10 1/2 in.

26.7 cm