Decanter
- Object Name:
- Decanter
- Object ID:
- 1975.038
- Creator:
- Royal Halburton
- Date:
- 1975
- Description:
- Commemorative liquor decanter, Frigate Raleigh. Cream-colored porcelain, round with rectangular blue base. Obverse depicts three-masted sailing ship on blue background, identified in black lettering: "FRIGATE / RALEIGH / MAY 21, 1776 / FIRST U.S. WARSHIP LAUNCHED AT PORTSMOUTH N.H." Rope design around edge, with gold highlights. NH state seal on reverse, in color, encircled by band of laurel leaves and gold stars. Raised lettering on bottom: "OMB LIQUOR BOTTLE / NO-41 1975 / ROYAL HALBURTON / CHINA". Porcelain stopper, shield shape, depicting blue anchor with gold chain on each face.
- Material:
- Ceramic
Porcelain - Dimensions:
- H-10.4 W-6.2 D-2.4 Dia-6.2 inches
- Provenance:
- Commissioned by the NH Liquor Commission in recognition of the American Revolution Bicentennial. Made by Royal Halburton for Old Mr. Boston distillery.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of the New Hampshire Liquor Commission
- Subjects:
- Anchors, Ceramics, Chains, Commemorative objects, Decanters, Laurels, Porcelain, Sailing ships, Shields, Stars, State seal (NH)
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