An armorial decanter and stopper c.1800

An armorial decanter and stopper c.1800, of mallet shape, engraved with the coat of arms for the Delaval family of Northumberland, beneath a band of cut lappets and two faceted neck rings, 30cm. (2)

The Delaval family originated in France and settled in Northumberland following the Norman Conquest. This decanter was probably made for Edward Hussey Delaval, who shared the Copley Medal in 1766 for his research on metals and glass. He was known for his performances on musical glasses.

Provenance: from a private collection in Sussex.