The Decanter set was originally given to Dr John Paull by Dr Geoffrey Kaye and were later donated to the College by Paull . The decanter label, coaster and tray were crafted by Geoffrey Kaye and includes his initials inscribed into each piece. "LEY" Pewter refers to the pewter containing a large percentage of lead which in this case there is 80% tin and 20% lead.Glass decanter of cylindrical form with glass stopper and a pewter label which hangs over the decanter. The decanter sits on a ley pewter coaster which has three ball feet. Six crystal, sherry glasses sit on a ley pewter tray which has three ornamental feet. [Decanter] (03) / 500ml , [decanter label] SHERRY / G.K. 1972, [under decanter coaster] G.K. 1972. / "LEY" PEWTER, [under tray] G.K. 1972 / "LEY" PEWTERdr geoffrey kaye, dr john paull, ley pewter

The crystal glass decanter is in a plain, square-shaped style and has a large glass stopper. The four matching glasses have round bases and are about a third of the height of the decanter itself. Some illegible writing has been scratched into the surface at the bottom of the decanter.Inscription scratched into bottom of decanter base. (Illegible)decanter, glassware, crystal, glass, glasses, decanting set, decanter set

A cruet also known as a caster, is a small container to hold condiments such as oil, vinegar, mustard, pepper. Its shape and adornments will depend on the specific condiment for which it is designed. Cruets were made in silver, silver plate, ceramic and glass, and sometimes a combination of two materials, usually as a glass body with a silver or silver plated top.This item is an example of domestic tableware commonly used in the early t0 mid 20th century.An early Sheffield plate stand with four glass decanters. Two with silver lids and two with glass stoppers. Tray has very ornate design.cruet domestic table-setting sheffiels ashberry-philip

3 Glass Cordial Decanters with stoppers embossed with pattern of Lemons & Leaves of star pattern on base Other glassware belonging to this set are: 11800 11801 11802 (this one)glass technology, glassware

3 Glass Cordial Decanters with Stoppers embossed with pattern of lemons & leaves of of star pattern on base Other glassware belonging to this set are: 11800 (this one) 11801 11802glass technology, glassware

Three Glass Cordial Decanters with stoppers embossed with pattern of Lemons & Leaves of star pattern on base Other glassware belonging to this set are: 11800 11801 (this one) 11802glass technology, glassware, carafe