Date & Origin
England, c1780. Period of George III
Condition
Excellent, no chips or cracks, clean and clear, original stopper.
Dimensions
Height: 30.5 Diameter: 11.5cm.
Weight
420 grams
Technical Description
An English lead 18th century club decanter engraved with sprigs. The piece is complete with a snapped pontil and a hollow stopper.
Historical Relevance
In 1778, parliament passed the Catholic Relief Act, which removed many of the traditional restrictions on Catholics in Britain. George Gordon, leader of the Protestant Association, was leading a huge crowd to parliament with a petition calling for repeal of the act when anti-Catholic violence erupted. The ensuing orgy of property destruction and disorder lasted a week. Hundreds died in fighting between protestors and troops. These were amongst the worst riots in English history.
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