Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Decanter set, 1972
... ley pewter.... "LEY" Pewter refers to the pewter containing a large percentage... on a ley pewter coaster which has three ball feet. Six crystal.... 1972, [under decanter coaster] G.K. 1972. / "LEY" PEWTER... inscribed into each piece. "LEY" Pewter refers to the pewter ...
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