From the late 19th century until the 1970s, refreshment services for train travellers were organised on an impressive scale, culminating in the grand Railway Refreshment Rooms in regional centres. Main meals and morning and afternoon teas were served in buffet and sitting cars. Water decanters offered the minimum level of refreshment and along with their accompanying glasses, were a standard feature of country railway travel up until the late 1970s. The decanters and glasses were situated above the seats.
The decanter was acquired by Anthony Pesic, the donor, during employement with State Rail.

Water decanter, NSW Railways, glass/metal/cork, maker unknown, Australia, 1971-1980.
Clear glass water decanter for use on New South wales railways, has round base with tapering shoulders and neck with flared rim. Metal band around neck has a chain attached, connecting to ring on metal and cork stopper. Decanter is marked or etched near base: P.T.C./N.S.W.

Made: Australia; 1971 - 1980


Used: State Rail Authority of New South Wales; New South Wales

Owned: Pesic, Anthony; Sydney

Etched near base: P.T.C./N.S.W.

95/10/1

1971 - 1980

235 mm

160 mm