This is a stunning Jugendstil Franz Reuleaux designed enamelled and gilded glass decanter for the Fritz Heckert glass house in Petersdorf, Germany and dating from the early 20th century, c1910. The bowl shows Islamic influence and is from the Jodhpur range. It is of the same pattern and colour as the set of five wine glasses we have posted - item number 8514b.The decanter is in excellent condition for its age. This means, of course, that it shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the base consistent with some 100 plus years of use. It has a polished out pontil mark on the base. The decanter is of shaft and globe shape, measuring 14 cm (5.6 inches) in diameter at its widest point. The decanter is 23 cm (9.2 inches) in height without the stopper and 33 cm (13.2 inches) in height with the stopper inserted. The body of the decanter is enamelled and gilded in a floral pattern in the Islamic style and there is a blue enamel ring under the pouring rim which is gilded....