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Antique Silver Plated and Cut Glass Novelty Decanter in the Form of a Scottish Thistle
Honey Tilley Antiques
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Antique Silver Plated and Cut Glass Novelty Decanter in the Form of a Scottish Thistle

1900 - 1920
Description

This is an antique novelty silver plated and cut glass decanter. In the form of a Scottish thistle. Faceted body rising to a round bulbous diamond cut. Silver plated mount with four pouring lips. This retains its original round stopper. c.1900 British made. This is sold in original plate with some wear.

Height: 25.5cm (10")

This can also be purchased from my website

honeytilleyantiques.com

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Honey Tilley Antiques has dated this Scottish Thistle Glass Decanter to the 1900s.

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SA1075958
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A31830
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Description
This is an antique novelty silver plated and cut glass decanter. In the form of a Scottish thistle. Faceted body rising to a round bulbous diamond cut. Silver plated mount with four pouring lips. This retains its original round stopper. c.1900 British made. This is sold in original plate with some wear.

Height: 25.5cm (10")

This can also be purchased from my website

honeytilleyantiques.com

Date of Manufacture

Honey Tilley Antiques has dated this Scottish Thistle Glass Decanter to the 1900s.

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SA1075958
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A31830
Honey Tilley Antiques
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A clear cut glass spirit decanter shaped like a Scottish thistle with a fluted silver-plated metal collar and a faceted spherical glass stopper.
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Honey Tilley Antiques
Telephone 0207 359 4127 or 07775 676917
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4/5 Pierrepont Row
Islington
London
N1 8EF
United Kingdom
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A clear cut glass spirit decanter shaped like a Scottish thistle with a fluted silver-plated metal collar and a faceted spherical glass stopper.
Antique silver plated and cut glass novelty decanter in the form of a Scottish thistle
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A clear cut glass spirit decanter shaped like a Scottish thistle with a fluted silver-plated metal collar and a faceted spherical glass stopper.
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Novelty decanters shaped as Scottish thistles gained popularity during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, driven by the Romantic movement and a fascination with Scottish symbolism. Silversmiths and glassmakers collaborated to create themed barware featuring stylized flora to serve spirits such as Scotch whisky.

These vessels were typically crafted using heavy hand-cut lead crystal or molded glass combined with silver or electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) mounts. The metal fittings formed the calyx or collar, while faceted glass stoppers completed the thistle motif.

Authentic pieces usually feature manufacturer or electroplate hallmarks stamped around the metal rim or collar, such as EPNS or specific maker marks. Additionally, genuine period glass exhibits hand-cut facet irregularities and wear consistent with age on the base.

A decorative spirit decanter can be styled atop a timber sideboard, a polished brass bar cart, or within a glass display cabinet. Pair it with crystal tumblers or dark wooden accents to complement its structured glass cuttings and metallic detail.

Wash the glass interior using warm water and mild detergent, avoiding submerging the silver collar in water for extended periods. Clean the silver plate gently with a specialized silver polishing cloth rather than abrasive pastes to preserve the thin metallic layer.
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