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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
Sold 2 January 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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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 Green Glass Decanter to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1109797
Dealers Internal Reference
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. An antique green glass mell decanter featuring wheel-engraved grape vine motifs and a figural stopper shaped as a putto with a dolphin.
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 Green Glass Decanter to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1109797
Dealers Internal Ref
AM2024111602
Exhibit Antiques
Exhibit Antiques
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Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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Archive I An antique green glass mell decanter featuring wheel-engraved grape vine motifs and a figural stopper shaped as a putto with a dolphin. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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

Archive II An antique green glass mell decanter featuring wheel-engraved grape vine motifs and a figural stopper shaped as a putto with a dolphin. View II
Archive III An antique green glass mell decanter featuring wheel-engraved grape vine motifs and a figural stopper shaped as a putto with a dolphin. View III
Archive IV An antique green glass mell decanter featuring wheel-engraved grape vine motifs and a figural stopper shaped as a putto with a dolphin. View IV
Archive V An antique green glass mell decanter featuring wheel-engraved grape vine motifs and a figural stopper shaped as a putto with a dolphin. View V
Archive VI An antique green glass mell decanter featuring wheel-engraved grape vine motifs and a figural stopper shaped as a putto with a dolphin. View VI
Archive VII An antique green glass mell decanter featuring wheel-engraved grape vine motifs and a figural stopper shaped as a putto with a dolphin. View VII
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An antique green glass mell decanter featuring wheel-engraved grape vine motifs and a figural stopper shaped as a putto with a dolphin.
Engraved Green Georgian Glass Mell Decanter c1830 with 'Putto with a Dolphin' Cork
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An antique green glass mell decanter featuring wheel-engraved grape vine motifs and a figural stopper shaped as a putto with a dolphin.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecanters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialGlass, Metal
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsGrapevine engraving, Figural stopper, Mell shape
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

FAQs

A Georgian glass decanter is a vessel produced during the reigns of George I through George IV, typically utilised for serving wine or spirits at the dining table with distinctive craftsmanship of the era.

These vessels were typically manufactured using lead glass or soda-lime glass, often featuring hand-cut or wheel-engraved ornamentation, sometimes paired with metal stoppers.

Authenticity is assessed by examining pontil marks on the base, glass colouration consistency, weight, hand-engraving precision, and wear patterns appropriate to the age of the piece.

An antique decanter can be displayed on a sideboard top, bar cart, or open shelving to introduce historical texture, colour, and reflective quality to a room.

Antique glass should be washed by hand in lukewarm water with mild detergent, avoiding harsh abrasives and extreme temperature changes to protect the delicate surface and engravings.
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