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Engraved Green Georgian Glass Mell Decanter C1830 with 'Putto with a Dolphin' Cork
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Engraved Green Georgian Glass Mell Decanter C1830 with 'Putto with a Dolphin' Cork

19th century
Description

Technical Description

A superb 19th century engraved green glass decanter. Mell form with a wonderful narrow elegant neck and engraved with a fruiting vine around the main body. Polished pontil.

It comes with a 19th century "Putto with a Dolphin" gilded and cork stopper. The original Putto with a Dolphin sculpture was made for a fountain in the Medici Villa at Careggi, Italy by Andrea del Verocchio in 1465.

If you would like to learn more about Mell Decanters and their colours we have an article published on our web site that you may enjoy.

Date & Origin

England, c1830. Period of William IV.

Condition

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

Dimensions

Height: 28cm (includes Stopper)

Diameter: 16cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

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SA1109797
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AM2024111602
Description
Technical Description

A superb 19th century engraved green glass decanter.

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Mell form with a wonderful narrow elegant neck and engraved with a fruiting vine around the main body.
Exhibit Antiques

Polished pontil.

It comes with a 19th century "Putto with a Dolphin" gilded and cork stopper. The original Putto with a Dolphin sculpture was made for a fountain in the Medici Villa at Careggi, Italy by Andrea del Verocchio in 1465.

fig 1. Engraved Green Georgian Glass Mell Decanter c1830 with 'Putto with a Dolphin' Cork
fig 1. Engraved Green Georgian Glass Mell Decanter C1830 with 'Putto with a Dolphin' Cork

If you would like to learn more about Mell Decanters and their colours we have an article published on our web site that you may enjoy.

Date & Origin

England, c1830. Period of William IV.

Condition

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

Dimensions

Height: 28cm (includes Stopper)

Diameter: 16cm.

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1109797
Dealers Internal Ref
AM2024111602
Exhibit Antiques
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Engraved Green Georgian Glass Mell Decanter c1830 with 'Putto with a Dolphin' Cork
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