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19th Century Personal Amethyst Mell Glass Decanter C1840
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19th Century Personal Amethyst Mell Glass Decanter C1840

18th century
Sold 26 September 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A superb 19th century personal Amethyst Mell glass decanter, dating to c1840.

It has what is probably its original cork and metal stopper with a narrow neck with a polished pontil to the base.

The form was popular in the 19th century, however, a small, personal sized example, holding approx. 1/2 bottle of wine, is rare...less of them made, and less of them around today as a consequence.

Personal decanters are smaller versions of their larger cousins, and as their name suggests, were for personal use, sitting on the side table next to you, rather than for use in a more formal dining occasion.

This example comes from a small collection of personal decanters we will be presenting.

Date & Origin

England, c1840

Condition

Excellent, No chips, or cracks and it is clean and clear internally.

Dimensions

Height : 22 cm (which includes stopper)

Diameter Base : 13 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Amethyst Glass Decanter to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1159834
Dealers Internal Reference
LX2025061203
Description
Technical Description

A superb 19th century personal Amethyst Mell glass decanter, dating to c1840.

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It has what is probably its original cork and metal stopper with a narrow neck with a polished pontil to the base.
Exhibit Antiques
fig 1. A dark purple amethyst glass decanter with a rounded flattened body, a long slender neck, and a loop stopper against a neutral background.
fig 1. 19th Century Personal Amethyst Mell Glass Decanter C1840

The form was popular in the 19th century, however, a small, personal sized example, holding approx. 1/2 bottle of wine, is rare...less of them made, and less of them around today as a consequence.

Personal decanters are smaller versions of their larger cousins, and as their name suggests, were for personal use, sitting on the side table next to you, rather than for use in a more formal dining occasion.

fig 2. A dark purple amethyst glass decanter with a rounded flattened body, a long slender neck, and a loop stopper against a neutral background.
fig 2. 19th Century Personal Amethyst Mell Glass Decanter C1840

This example comes from a small collection of personal decanters we will be presenting.

Date & Origin

England, c1840

Condition

Excellent, No chips, or cracks and it is clean and clear internally.

Dimensions

Height : 22 cm (which includes stopper)

Diameter Base : 13 cm.

Height
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Amethyst Glass Decanter to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1159834
Dealers Internal Ref
LX2025061203
Exhibit Antiques
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Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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A dark purple amethyst glass decanter with a rounded flattened body, a long slender neck, and a loop stopper against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark purple amethyst glass decanter with a rounded flattened body, a long slender neck, and a loop stopper against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Personal Amethyst Mell Glass Decanter C1840

Archive II A dark purple amethyst glass decanter with a rounded flattened body, a long slender neck, and a loop stopper against a neutral background. View II
Archive III A dark purple amethyst glass decanter with a rounded flattened body, a long slender neck, and a loop stopper against a neutral background. View III
Archive IV A dark purple amethyst glass decanter with a rounded flattened body, a long slender neck, and a loop stopper against a neutral background. View IV
Archive V A dark purple amethyst glass decanter with a rounded flattened body, a long slender neck, and a loop stopper against a neutral background. View V
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A dark purple amethyst glass decanter with a rounded flattened body, a long slender neck, and a loop stopper against a neutral background.
19th Century Personal Amethyst Mell Glass Decanter c1840
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A dark purple amethyst glass decanter with a rounded flattened body, a long slender neck, and a loop stopper against a neutral background.
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  • ObjectDecanters
  • Period18th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialAmethyst glass
  • ColourPurple
  • MotifsFlattened body, Long slender neck, Loop stopper
  • SizeH 22 cm (9 in)

Mell glass refers to a specific type of free-blown and sometimes mould-blown glass vessel characterised by a flattened body and long neck, often produced in Europe during the nineteenth century for personal use or spirits storage.

These pieces were typically hand-blown using potash or lead glass formulations, with metallic oxides such as manganese added to the molten batch to achieve deep purple or amethyst colourations.

Authenticity is determined by examining pontil marks on the base, surface wear patterns, characteristic air bubbles within the glass matrix, and the consistency of the hand-formed neck and rim.

Place the decanter on a reflective surface such as a sideboard or open shelving where natural light can pass through the coloured glass, highlighting its form and hue.

Clean antique glass gently using lukewarm water and a mild detergent, avoiding harsh abrasives, chemical solvents, and immersion in hot water to protect the historic surface integrity.
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