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

19th century
Sold 4 March 2026 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A very fine glass serving bottle with a period white metal and cork stopper. Slice and wide facet cut neck with hexagonal cut neck ring. Very well executed arch, diamond and flute cutting to the body. Star cut base. A really nice example and very unusual to find this form in clear cut glass.

Date & Origin

England, c1860. Period of Victoria.

Condition

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

Dimensions

Height: 35cm (including stopper) Diameter: 8.5cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Cut Glass Decanter to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1110208
Dealers Internal Reference
2024111204
Description
Technical Description

A very fine glass serving bottle with a period white metal and cork stopper. Slice and wide facet cut neck with hexagonal cut neck ring. Very well executed arch, diamond and flute cutting to the body. Star cut base. A really nice example and very unusual to find this form in clear cut glass.

fig 1. A clear Victorian cut glass decanter featuring geometric diamond patterns and a fitted stopper.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century Cut Glass Serving Bottle or Decanter C1860

Date & Origin

England, c1860. Period of Victoria.

Condition

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

Dimensions

Height: 35cm (including stopper) Diameter: 8.5cm.

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Cut Glass Decanter to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1110208
Dealers Internal Ref
2024111204
Exhibit Antiques
Exhibit Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2019

Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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Archive I A clear Victorian cut glass decanter featuring geometric diamond patterns and a fitted stopper. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique 19th Century Cut Glass Serving Bottle or Decanter C1860

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United Kingdom
Verified Since Mar 2019
Items For Sale 145
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A clear Victorian cut glass decanter featuring geometric diamond patterns and a fitted stopper.
Antique 19th Century Cut Glass Serving Bottle or Decanter c1860
Ref: SA1110208
A clear Victorian cut glass decanter featuring geometric diamond patterns and a fitted stopper.
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  • ObjectDecanter
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLead crystal, glass, cork, metal
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsDiamond point cutting, Fluted neck, Faceted stopper
  • SizeH 35 cm (14 in) x W 8.5 cm (3 in) x D 8.5 cm (3 in)

Victorian cut glass decanters gained popularity during the 19th century as technological advancements in glass manufacture allowed for deeper, more intricate geometric cutting. They were staple items on dining tables and in sideboards for serving wines, ports, and spirits during formal meals.

These pieces were typically crafted from heavy lead crystal or flint glass, blown into moulds or free-blown before being hand-cut on a wheel. Stoppers were ground by hand to ensure a precise, airtight fit within the neck of the bottle.

Authentic pieces exhibit characteristics such as a pontil mark on the base, heavy lead content yielding a clear ring when struck, hand-cut facets with slight irregularities, and original matching numbered stoppers ground specifically for that bottle.

An antique decanter can be displayed on a bar cart, sideboard, or open shelving unit to reflect light and add textural contrast. Pairing it with modern barware bridges historical craftsmanship with contemporary design.

Wash them gently by hand using warm water and mild detergent, avoiding harsh abrasives or sudden temperature changes that can crack old glass. For internal residue, use specialist cleaning beads rather than abrasive brushes.
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