Decanter
- Object Name:
- Decanter
- Object ID:
- 1976.032
- Creator:
- Royal Halburton
- Date:
- 1976
- Description:
- Commemorative liquor decanter, New Hampshire signers of the Declaration of Independence. Cream-colored porcelain. In shape of a scroll, tan color, with Declaration of Independence printed on front. In center is a gold-rimmed oval depicting the three NH signers in relief profiles on blue background, identified in gold lettering as "JOS BARTLETT", "WM WHIPPLE", and "MATT THORNTON". Blue base. Reverse is imprinted with facts regarding New Hampshire's key role in the Revolution. Porcelain stopper, gold with blue faces; one face depicts Old Man of the Mountain, with white lettering: "STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE / LIVE FREE OR DIE"; other face depicts hanging powder horn, with white lettering: "AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL / N.H. / 1776*1976"; with cork. Raised lettering on bottom: "OMB LIQUOR BOTTLE / NO. 51 1976 / ROYAL HALBURTON / CHINA".
- Material:
- Ceramic
Porcelain - Dimensions:
- H-10.5 W-6.4 D-3.8 inches
- Provenance:
- Commissioned by the New Hampshire State Liquor Commission in recognition of the American Revolution Bicentennial. Made by Royal Halburton for Old Mr. Boston distillery.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of New Hampshire State Liquor Commission
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