Glass whisky decanter

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This glass whisky decanter with an etched portrait of Robert Burns dates from the late 19th century.

The inscription above the portrait of Burns reads 'Burn's Decanter'. Below the portrait is inscribed 'Tak' a cup o'kindness yet for Auld Lang Syne'.

The Scottish whisky industry's overseas markets were boosted in the 1870s and 80s when the failure of the grape harvest destroyed brandy production and whisky and soda became a fashionable after-dinner drink.

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• Online ID: 000-100-002-441-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEN 209.547
• Date: Late 19th century
  
• Material: Glass, clear. Inscription: BURN'S DECANTER / TANA CUP' O WINDNESS FOR AULD LANG SYNE [?]
  Decanter
  
• Dimensions: 275 mm H x 140 mm Dia
  
• What: Decanter
  
• Subject: Glass, including wine bottles and bottle stamps (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Robert Burns (subject)
  
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• Description: Clear blown glass decanter with a round base, bulbous body, thin everting neck, bladed rill and flat rim, with an acid etched Burns head and inscription, late 19th century
  
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