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Object NameDecanter with Stopper

Maker/Patenter John Davenport (British, b. 1765)

Made FromGlass

Dateabout 1806

TechniqueBlown, cut, applied, fired

SizeOverall H: 29 cm, Diam (max): 12 cm

Accession Number2020.2.2

Credit LineGift of Dwight and Lorri Lanmon

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Interpretive Notes

Web Text

Davenport ‘patent’ glass was decorated with the intention to imitate engraving or etching. The process was patented in 1806 by John Davenport and English potter and glass maker. The process involved covering the outer surface with a paste containing powdered glass, then removing the surplus paste so as to leave the intended design and then firing at low temperature to fuse the glass powder on to the surface.

Place Made

England, Longport

Physical DescriptionDecanter with Stopper. Colorless glass; blown, cut, applied and fired powdered glass. (a) Decanter with sloped shoulder widening into cylindrical neck with flared rim; two trailed double rings applied around neck. Body decorated with a Greek Revival design, including three bands of pattern: the top band consists of Greek key shapes alternating with vertical floral sprays; the center band consists of alternating vertical floral sprays and abstract vegetal pendant drops set within overlapping scallops; the bottom band consists of inverted abstract vegetal pendant drops similar to those in the center band. (b) Original target stopper with faceted knop and flat circular top decorated with a 15-petaled flower.
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