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Pair Gilded 19th Century Dutch Glass Decanters C1880
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Pair Gilded 19th Century Dutch Glass Decanters C1880

19th century
Sold 4 March 2026 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A very fine pair of 19th century Dutch glass decanters dating to c1880.

Gilded collar to poring rim with gilded flowers down the neck to a lower collar flanked by clear applied handles. The main body has alternating gilded panels of fruiting vine and exotic birds on flowers, each panel being separated by applied clear rigaree.

Excellent examples.

Date & Origin

Netherlands, c1880.

Condition

Excellent, no chips, cracks or restoration, the gilding is in good condition with only minor loss. Originally would have had cork stoppers.

Dimensions

Height: 32cm

Diameter: 15cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1120265
Dealers Internal Reference
2024120507
Description
Technical Description

A very fine pair of 19th century Dutch glass decanters dating to c1880.

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Gilded collar to poring rim with gilded flowers down the neck to a lower collar flanked by clear applied handles.
Exhibit Antiques

The main body has alternating gilded panels of fruiting vine and exotic birds on flowers, each panel being separated by applied clear rigaree.

fig 1. A pair of nineteenth-century Dutch glass decanters featuring two handles, ribbed bodies, and hand-applied gold leaf floral decoration against clear glass.
fig 1. Pair Gilded 19th Century Dutch Glass Decanters C1880

Excellent examples.

Date & Origin

Netherlands, c1880.

Condition

Excellent, no chips, cracks or restoration, the gilding is in good condition with only minor loss. Originally would have had cork stoppers.

Dimensions

Height: 32cm

Diameter: 15cm.

Height
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1120265
Dealers Internal Ref
2024120507
Exhibit Antiques
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Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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A pair of nineteenth-century Dutch glass decanters featuring two handles, ribbed bodies, and hand-applied gold leaf floral decoration against clear glass.
Pair Gilded 19th Century Dutch Glass Decanters c1880
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A pair of nineteenth-century Dutch glass decanters featuring two handles, ribbed bodies, and hand-applied gold leaf floral decoration against clear glass.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecanters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material[Glass, Gold leaf]
  • ColourClear and Gold
  • MotifsDual handles, Moulded ribs, Gilded floral patterns, Bird motifs
  • SizeH 32 cm (13 in)

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Nineteenth-century Dutch glass frequently incorporated traditional techniques, European trade influences, and detailed hand-applied gilding or enamelling on clear or blown glass vessels.

These pieces were typically mouth-blown from potash or soda-lime glass, featuring applied handles, moulded ribs, and hand-painted or fire-gilded metallic leaf ornamentation.

Authenticity is indicated by pontil marks on the base, minor irregularities from hand-blowing, genuine wear to the surface gilding, and period-appropriate decorative motifs.

They can be displayed on a sideboard, bar cart, or open shelving to catch the light, pairing historical craftsmanship with modern minimalist settings.

Clean gently by hand using lukewarm water and a mild detergent, avoiding harsh abrasives, ultrasonic cleaners, and soaking to protect the delicate surface gilding.
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