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Pair 19th Century Glass Spirit Decanters C1830
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Pair 19th Century Glass Spirit Decanters C1830

19th century
Sold 8 September 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A fine pair of 19th century glass spirit decanters dating to c1830.

They have their original cut ball stoppers within scallop cut rims with poring sections to the front. Slice cut necks above square bodies which have been diamond cuts around the shoulders and down the edged corners. Polished pontils.

One decanter has Rum engraved on the front panel, the other has Hollands (Gin).

Date & Origin

England, c1830. Period of William IV.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration. A few minor grazes to the cuts and the Hollands decanters has some minor internal residue.

Dimensions

Height: 20.5cm (includes stopper)

Square: 7.6cm.

Historical Relevance

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Declaration

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

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SA1054302
Dealers Internal Reference
2024022902
Description
Technical Description

A fine pair of 19th century glass spirit decanters dating to c1830.

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They have their original cut ball stoppers within scallop cut rims with poring sections to the front.
Exhibit Antiques

Slice cut necks above square bodies which have been diamond cuts around the shoulders and down the edged corners. Polished pontils.

fig 1. A pair of clear 19th-century glass spirit decanters with cut geometric patterns and matching stoppers, labelled Rum and Hollands.
fig 1. Pair 19th Century Glass Spirit Decanters C1830

One decanter has Rum engraved on the front panel, the other has Hollands (Gin).

Date & Origin

England, c1830. Period of William IV.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration. A few minor grazes to the cuts and the Hollands decanters has some minor internal residue.

Dimensions

Height: 20.5cm (includes stopper)

Square: 7.6cm.

Historical Relevance

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

Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1054302
Dealers Internal Ref
2024022902
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A pair of clear 19th-century glass spirit decanters with cut geometric patterns and matching stoppers, labelled Rum and Hollands.
Pair 19th Century Glass Spirit Decanters c1830
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A pair of clear 19th-century glass spirit decanters with cut geometric patterns and matching stoppers, labelled Rum and Hollands.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecanters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Victorian
  • MaterialGlass, Lead Crystal
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsDiamond cut pattern, Panel cut neck, Etched label cartouche, Facetted ball stopper
  • SizeH 20.5 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Spirit decanters from the late 18th and 19th centuries were designed to hold various liquors, often fitting into fitted wooden tantalus boxes or cellarets for secure storage in dining rooms and libraries.

These pieces were typically crafted from lead crystal or flint glass, shaped using free-blowing or mould-blowing techniques, and finished with hand-cut geometric patterns and polished pontil marks.

Authentic pieces feature characteristics such as heavy lead content, hand-ground stoppers unique to each bottle, subtle imperfections like air bubbles, and hand-etched cartouches or labels.

They can be displayed on a bar cart, sideboard, or open shelving to introduce period texture, light refraction, and historical elegance into modern living spaces.

Clean them gently using warm water and non-abrasive bottle brushes, avoiding harsh chemicals, and store them with stoppers slightly ajar or removed to prevent moisture retention and sticking.
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