Victorian Salviati and Co. Lion Head Decanter

Name: Victorian Salviati and Co. Lion Head Decanter
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1155927

19th century

Sold by The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

Description

This is a late Victorian Lion's Head decanter, mouth-blown by Salviati & Co. some time in the late 19th century, c1880. Almost identical examples can be seen in Andy McConnells' wonderful book "The Decanter - Ancient to Modern" on page 293.

The decanter is in excellent condition for its age. This means, of course, that it shows some age related wear and tear to the rim of the base consistent with use.

The decanter has been blown in clear glass, decorated with cranberry coloured rigaree. The decanter sports two Lion's Head aventurine medallions on its broader sides. The decanter measures 15 cm (6 inches) across at its widest point and the short, conical foot carries a rough pontil mark. The decanter is 28 cm (11.2 inches) in height without the stopper, and 33 cm (13.2 inches) tall with the stopper inserted. The stopper is of radially fluted form and is almost certainly the original. It contain cranberry inclusions that match the decanter. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any evidence of restoration. It rocks a little on its foot.

High quality soda glass weighing in at 720 g. (~ 1 lb. 9 oz.).

Physical Dimensions

Height

33cm (12.99")

Width

15cm (5.91")

Depth

28cm (11.02")

Declaration

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1155927

Dealers Internal Reference

8369

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is a late Victorian Lion's Head decanter, mouth-blown by Salviati & Co. some time in the late 19th century, c1880.

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Almost identical examples can be seen in Andy McConnells' wonderful book "The Decanter - Ancient to Modern" on page 293.

The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

fig 1. Victorian Salviati and Co. Lion Head decanter — fig 1. Victorian Salviati and Co. Lion Head Decanter

The decanter is in excellent condition for its age. This means, of course, that it shows some age related wear and tear to the rim of the base consistent with use.

The decanter has been blown in clear glass, decorated with cranberry coloured rigaree. The decanter sports two Lion's Head aventurine medallions on its broader sides. The decanter measures 15 cm (6 inches) across at its widest point and the short, conical foot carries a rough pontil mark. The decanter is 28 cm (11.2 inches) in height without the stopper, and 33 cm (13.2 inches) tall with the stopper inserted. The stopper is of radially fluted form and is almost certainly the original. It contain cranberry inclusions that match the decanter. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any evidence of restoration. It rocks a little on its foot.

High quality soda glass weighing in at 720 g. (~ 1 lb. 9 oz.).