Flask

Salt glaze, stoneware gin flask in the form of a sailor holding a pipe. The base, extended up behind the figure is moulded with a gun on his left and an anchor to his right. The pouring hole of the bottle is in the crown of his hat. Impressed on the base of the bottle: 'W. FIELDER Wine & Spirit Merchant 155 KINGSLAND Rd'.

Object Details

ID: AAA6098
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Flask
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown; Kishere
Date made: circa 1835
People: Fielder, W
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 215 x 90 x 75 mm