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Lot 72

An engraved decanter and stopper, circa 1765

1 May 2013, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

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An engraved decanter and stopper, circa 1765

Inscribed for Malmsey, of 'sugarloaf' shape, the body engraved with a chained label hung with vines bearing the name of the wine, the flattened stopper faceted at the edge, 28.5cm high (2)

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Provenance: Peter Meyer Collection
W G T Burne, 2 February 1977

Literature: Illustrated by Andy McConnell, The Decanter (2007), p.101

A popular wine in the 18th century, Malmsey was a sweet variety of Madeira made from the Malvasia grape.

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