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Pair of 19th Century Amber Gilded Glass Spirit Flagon Decanters in Silver Plated Frame C1860
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Pair of 19th Century Amber Gilded Glass Spirit Flagon Decanters in Silver Plated Frame C1860

19th century
Sold 26 September 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Technical Description

A superb pair of 19th century amber glass spirit flagon decanters dating to c1860. They have there original silver plated and cork stoppers with applied loop handles. Gilded scroll work to the main body with silver plated Sherry and Port labels around the neck. They sit in a silver plated frame with a central handle.

Date & Origin

Europe, probably German, c1860

Condition

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

Dimensions

Frame Height: 30 cm

Decanter Height: 21cm (includes stopper)

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1132898
Dealers Internal Reference
2024093012
Description
Technical Description

A superb pair of 19th century amber glass spirit flagon decanters dating to c1860. They have there original silver plated and cork stoppers with applied loop handles. Gilded scroll work to the main body with silver plated Sherry and Port labels around the neck. They sit in a silver plated frame with a central handle.

fig 1. A pair of amber glass spirit decanters with gilded ornamentation, fitted in a silver-plated metal stand with a central carry ring.
fig 1. Pair of 19th Century Amber Gilded Glass Spirit Flagon Decanters in Silver Plated Frame C1860

Date & Origin

Europe, probably German, c1860

Condition

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

Dimensions

Frame Height: 30 cm

Decanter Height: 21cm (includes stopper)

Height
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1132898
Dealers Internal Ref
2024093012
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Archive I A pair of amber glass spirit decanters with gilded ornamentation, fitted in a silver-plated metal stand with a central carry ring. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of 19th Century Amber Gilded Glass Spirit Flagon Decanters in Silver Plated Frame C1860

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A pair of amber glass spirit decanters with gilded ornamentation, fitted in a silver-plated metal stand with a central carry ring.
Pair of 19th Century Amber Gilded Glass Spirit Flagon Decanters in Silver Plated Frame c1860
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A pair of amber glass spirit decanters with gilded ornamentation, fitted in a silver-plated metal stand with a central carry ring.
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  • ObjectDecanters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Silver-plated metal
  • ColourAmber
  • MotifsGilded scrollwork, Central loop handle, Ornate silver-plated feet
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in)

Victorian spirit decanters and frames became popular in the mid-19th century as a stylish way to store and display alcoholic beverages in middle and upper-class homes, often kept in dining rooms or studies.

These pieces typically feature hand-blown glass coloured with mineral oxides, decorated with hand-applied gold leaf or enamelling, and housed in electroplated nickel silver or silver-plated frames.

Clean the glass gently with lukewarm water and mild soap, avoiding harsh abrasives, and polish the silver frame sparingly with a non-abrasive silver cloth to preserve the plating.

An antique decanter set works effectively as a focal point on a bar cart, sideboard, or drinks cabinet, pairing well with both traditional dark wood furniture and minimalist modern surfaces.

Authentic pieces often show hand-cut pontil marks on the base of the glass, wear consistent with age on the silver plating, and traditional manufacturing imperfections such as tiny air bubbles trapped within the blown glass.
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