Flagon, made in Leith

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This glass wine flagon was probably made in Leith in the late 18th or early 19th century.

The flagon has 'DM Customs' moulded on the shoulder.

Large amounts of wine, brandy, sherry and port were imported into Scotland, particularly by the Edinburgh wine merchants. Wine was transferred from barrels into bottles and this stimulated a thriving glass industry round the port of Leith near Edinburgh.

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• Online ID: 000-100-002-387-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEN 43
• Date: Late 18th - early 19th century
  Late 18th or early 19th century
  
• Material: Glass, dark olive; brass stopper and ring. Inscription: On bottle stamp: DM CUSTOMS
  Flagon
  
• Dimensions: 270 mm H x 200 mm Dia
  
• What: Flagon
  
• Subject: Glass, including wine bottles and bottle stamps (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Leith
  
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• Description: Flagon of dark olive glass with brass stopper and ring, and bottle stamp marked "DM CUSTOMS", from Leith, late 18th to early 19th century
  
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