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Bristol Blue Glass Ships Decanter C1920
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Bristol Blue Glass Ships Decanter C1920

1900 - 1920
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A superb "Bristol Blue" glass ships descanter dating to c1920. It has its original solid ball stopper with a swelling shoulder ring. No makers marks but probably out of the Stourbridge area.

Date & Origin

England, c1920

Condition

Excellent, no chips or cracks, clean and clear.

Dimensions

Height: 24cm (includes stopper)

Diameter: 19cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Bristol Blue Ships Decanter to the 1920s.

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SA1124717
Dealers Internal Reference
2025013101
Description
Technical Description

A superb "Bristol Blue" glass ships descanter dating to c1920. It has its original solid ball stopper with a swelling shoulder ring. No makers marks but probably out of the Stourbridge area.

Date & Origin

England, c1920

Condition

Excellent, no chips or cracks, clean and clear.

Dimensions

Height: 24cm (includes stopper)

Diameter: 19cm.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Bristol Blue Ships Decanter to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1124717
Dealers Internal Ref
2025013101
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A deep cobalt blue glass ships decanter featuring a wide conical base, a slender neck, and a matching spherical stopper. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A deep cobalt blue glass ships decanter featuring a wide conical base, a slender neck, and a matching spherical stopper. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Bristol Blue Glass Ships Decanter C1920

Archive II A deep cobalt blue glass ships decanter featuring a wide conical base, a slender neck, and a matching spherical stopper. View II
Archive III A deep cobalt blue glass ships decanter featuring a wide conical base, a slender neck, and a matching spherical stopper. View III
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A deep cobalt blue glass ships decanter featuring a wide conical base, a slender neck, and a matching spherical stopper.
Bristol Blue Glass Ships Decanter c1920
Ref: SA1124717
A deep cobalt blue glass ships decanter featuring a wide conical base, a slender neck, and a matching spherical stopper.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecanters
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional English
  • MaterialGlass
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsWide conical base, Slender neck, Spherical stopper, Flanged rim
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Antique glass should be washed by hand in lukewarm water using a mild, non-abrasive detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes to prevent cracking. Harsh brushes and chemical cleaning agents should be avoided to protect the historic surface integrity.

A vibrant glass decanter functions effectively as a decorative accent on a sideboard, bar cart, or open shelving unit, catching natural light to highlight its deep colour. It can be displayed alone as a sculptural object or paired with complementary crystal glassware.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-blown characteristics such as pontil marks on the base, minor bubbles or striations within the glass, and hand-ground stoppers that fit uniquely to the specific neck. Weight, depth of colour, and wear marks on the base also indicate age.

These pieces are typically crafted from heavy lead glass or flint glass, shaped by free-blowing or mould-blowing techniques. The characteristic wide, flat base was specifically engineered to provide stability on ships at sea, preventing tipping during rough voyages.

Bristol blue glass is a distinct type of dark cobalt-blue glassware produced primarily in the English city of Bristol during the late 18th century and later revived in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It achieved its rich colour through the addition of cobalt oxide to the glass batch.
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