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flask; spirit flask

Accession number: C591
Collection place: London
Production date: 1837-1840
Material: ceramic; stoneware
Measurements: H 90 mm; L 116 mm
Museum Section: Decorative Art
Summary: London stoneware spirit flask in the form of a barrel. Stamped with the retailer's name and address: 'W. Rumsey, Wine & Spirit Merchant, High St. Shadwell'.
Location: Object stored at Mortimer Wheeler House (Ceramics and Glass store)
Category: Stonewares.
Sub-category: London.