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Antique 19th Century Amethyst Glass Serving Bottle or Decanter C1860
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Antique 19th Century Amethyst Glass Serving Bottle or Decanter C1860

19th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

An amethyst glass serving bottle with it original fruiting vine cork and wilver plate stopper and silver plate bottle cap.

Date & Origin

England, c1860. Period of Victoria.

Condition

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

Dimensions

Height: 37cm (including stopper) Diameter: 8.5cm.

Historical Context

Benjamin Henry perfects the Henry rifle which was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company, and used in considerable numbers by certain Union army units in the American Civil War. Confederates called the Henry "that damned Yankee rifle that they load on Sunday and shoot all week!"

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Amethyst Glass Decanter to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1097362
Dealers Internal Reference
2024042626
Description
Technical Description
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An amethyst glass serving bottle with it original fruiting vine cork and wilver plate stopper and silver plate bottle cap.
Exhibit Antiques

Date & Origin

England, c1860. Period of Victoria.

Condition

fig 1. A tall, slender amethyst glass decanter with a tapering neck and a decorative metal stopper.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century Amethyst Glass Serving Bottle or Decanter C1860

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

Dimensions

Height: 37cm (including stopper) Diameter: 8.5cm.

Historical Context

Benjamin Henry perfects the Henry rifle which was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company, and used in considerable numbers by certain Union army units in the American Civil War. Confederates called the Henry "that damned Yankee rifle that they load on Sunday and shoot all week!"

Height
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Amethyst Glass Decanter to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1097362
Dealers Internal Ref
2024042626
Exhibit Antiques
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Archive I A tall, slender amethyst glass decanter with a tapering neck and a decorative metal stopper. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique 19th Century Amethyst Glass Serving Bottle or Decanter C1860

Archive II A tall, slender amethyst glass decanter with a tapering neck and a decorative metal stopper. View II
Archive III A tall, slender amethyst glass decanter with a tapering neck and a decorative metal stopper. View III
Archive IV A tall, slender amethyst glass decanter with a tapering neck and a decorative metal stopper. View IV
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A tall, slender amethyst glass decanter with a tapering neck and a decorative metal stopper.
Antique 19th Century Amethyst Glass Serving Bottle or Decanter c1860
Ref: SA1097362
A tall, slender amethyst glass decanter with a tapering neck and a decorative metal stopper.
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  • ObjectDecanters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialAmethyst Glass, Metal
  • ColourPurple
  • MotifsSlender tapering neck, Moulded stopper, Smooth body
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in)

Nineteenth-century coloured glass decanters often utilized mineral oxides like manganese to achieve rich hues such as amethyst, cobalt, and emerald, reflecting advancements in glassmaking technology.

These items were predominantly constructed from hand-blown potash-lime glass, occasionally complemented by metal mountings such as silver, pewter, or brass stoppers.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit pontil marks on the base from hand-blowing, minor surface bubbles, and wear consistent with age, alongside period-appropriate stopper fits.

Placing the decanter on a reflective surface, such as a mirrored tray or near a window, accentuates the depth of the coloured glass and introduces a focal point to a room.

Clean antique glass gently using lukewarm water and mild detergent with a soft brush, avoiding harsh chemicals, abrasive materials, and immersion in hot water to prevent thermal shock.
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