The Oak Era

Provenance:

Jonathan Horne Antiques, London (gallery label attached to underside)

The decanter appearing in overall good, stable, and ready to place condition. Dust accumulation to the recesses. Few minor firing cracks from production; not impacting stability. One minute chip to the body and one pinpoint size hole where the magistrate's neckline meets his hair. The underside with minor shelf wear consistent with age, use, and moving. Additional images are available upon request.

The back impressed 'DAVISON / Wine & Spirit Merchant/ Broad Street/ Golden Square' ; the front impressed 'The / True Spirit of / Reform' and further impressed 'Broughmans [?] Cordial'

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