Lot 122
122
AN ENGLISH ENGRAVED-GLASS REHOBOAM DECANTER AND STOPPER
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AN ENGLISH ENGRAVED-GLASS REHOBOAM DECANTER AND STOPPER

CIRCA 1770

Details
AN ENGLISH ENGRAVED-GLASS REHOBOAM DECANTER AND STOPPER
CIRCA 1770
The generous body of tapering form, named for MADEIRA within a trefoil double-line cartouche issuing leaves and fruiting vines, suspended from a chain, the large flattened stopper cut with facets to the edge
18 in. (45.8 cm.) high
Literature
Christopher Sheppard and John Smith, 'A Collection of Fine Glass from the Restoration to the Regency', Exhibition Catalogue, London, 1990, p. 66, no. 95.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.

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Lot Essay

The present decanter holds an Imperial gallon, approximately 4.5 litres, the equivalent of six bottles. Decanters of this capacity are known as Rehoboam, named after the King of Judah in the 10th century B.C., son of Solomon and grandson of David, whose name translates as 'he who enlarges the people'.

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