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 coil of rope and an anchor to his right. His left hand leans on an upended gun. The anchor and sailor's jacket are picked out in blue. The pouring hole of the bottle is in the crown of his hat.

Object Details

ID: AAA6099
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Flask
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1835
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 240 x 90 x 75 mm