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Rare White Milk Glass Mell Decanter C1850
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Rare White Milk Glass Mell Decanter C1850

19th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A rare example of a White Milk Glass Mell Decanter dating to c1850. Polished pontil. Mother of Pearl Brandy cork stopper. First toime we have had or seen a white example.

Date & Origin

England, c1850. Period of William IV.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration, clean and clear.

Dimensions

Height: 25.5cm (includes stopper)

Diameter: 16cm.

Historical Context

Hand-blown around the time McVitie's was founded as McVitie & Price's biscuit bakery in Edinburgh.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Milk Glass Decanter to the 1800s.

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SA1018577
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2023071904
Description
Technical Description

A rare example of a White Milk Glass Mell Decanter dating to c1850. Polished pontil. Mother of Pearl Brandy cork stopper. First toime we have had or seen a white example.

Date & Origin

fig 1. An antique white milk glass decanter with a wide base, tapered neck, and a labelled stopper marked Brandy.
fig 1. Rare White Milk Glass Mell Decanter C1850

England, c1850. Period of William IV.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration, clean and clear.

Dimensions

Height: 25.5cm (includes stopper)

Diameter: 16cm.

Historical Context

Hand-blown around the time McVitie's was founded as McVitie & Price's biscuit bakery in Edinburgh.

Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Milk Glass Decanter to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1018577
Dealers Internal Ref
2023071904
Exhibit Antiques
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Archive I An antique white milk glass decanter with a wide base, tapered neck, and a labelled stopper marked Brandy. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare White Milk Glass Mell Decanter C1850

Archive II An antique white milk glass decanter with a wide base, tapered neck, and a labelled stopper marked Brandy. View II
Archive III An antique white milk glass decanter with a wide base, tapered neck, and a labelled stopper marked Brandy. View III
Archive IV An antique white milk glass decanter with a wide base, tapered neck, and a labelled stopper marked Brandy. View IV
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An antique white milk glass decanter with a wide base, tapered neck, and a labelled stopper marked Brandy.
Rare White Milk Glass Mell Decanter c1850
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An antique white milk glass decanter with a wide base, tapered neck, and a labelled stopper marked Brandy.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecanter
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMilk Glass, Metal, Enamel
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsWide-bellied body, Tapered neck, Labelled stopper, Flanged rim
  • SizeH 25.5 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Milk glass is an opaque or translucent, whitish or coloured glass that can be blown or pressed into a wide variety of shapes. While produced earlier, it reached peak popularity during the Victorian era in the mid-to-late 19th century for tableware, decorative items, and barware.

These pieces were typically crafted from lead glass or opaline glass, often featuring hand-blown bodies and ground glass stoppers. Labels were frequently incorporated using metal mounts, enamel, or ceramic inserts to identify the spirits within.

Authentic pieces exhibit characteristics such as pontil marks on the base from hand-blowing, slight asymmetries, wear consistent with age, and period-appropriate typography or stopper styles. The glass often contains minute air bubbles and impurities typical of historical manufacturing methods.

Antique decanters can be displayed on a bar cart, sideboard, or open shelving to introduce historical texture and a refined silhouette. Pairing them with contemporary glassware creates a balanced interplay between old and new design elements.

Antique glass should be washed by hand using warm water and mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals or abrasive sponges that can damage the surface or historical labels. Glass stoppers should be stored loosely or removed during storage to prevent them from becoming stuck due to changes in temperature and humidity.
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