Preserving jar
Forster
Category
Glass
Date
Unknown
Materials
Glass and metal
Measurements
190 mm (Height); 80 mm (Diameter)
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Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 936222.2
Summary
One of four 2lb Forster glass preserving jars with glass and metal screw on lids, this is one of two stamped 'Atlas type'.
Provenance
Stamford collection; devised to the National Trust by Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976).
Marks and inscriptions
THE / FORSTER / (ATLAS TYPE) / JAR (embossed on front); 2LBS; FGC; 3 (embossed on base)
Makers and roles
Forster, manufacturer