18th century, comprising: cruciform decanter; wine rinser; dessert bowl; largest 8-3/4 x 2-3/4 x 2-1/8 in.
Provenance: decanter was purchased from Trish McElroy in December 1996; Tonnesen Collection, New Hampshire
Note: According to consignor notes, the cruciform decanter was exhibited in the Winterthur exhibit, Uncorked, Wine Objects and Tradition, 2012, and at Warner House in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Two similar decanters were excavated at the Newmarket archaeological site in the Society Hill Section of Philadelphia.
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decanter was purchased from Trish McElroy in December 1996; Tonnesen Collection, New Hampshire
scattered surface scratches, tape residue, some surface dirt at interiors, typical light wear to bases, otherwise good condition
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