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Victorian Green Glass Decanter with Silver Mounts – Glasgow 1897
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Victorian Green Glass Decanter with Silver Mounts – Glasgow 1897

19th century
Description

A handsome late Victorian decanter in deep green glass, elegantly proportioned and richly detailed. The wide-bodied form tapers to a slender neck, adorned with a hallmarked silver cuff and topped with a domed silver stopper, both retaining their original lustre. All silver elements are stamped for Glasgow, 1897, and bear the maker’s mark of David & George Edwards, renowned silversmiths of Buchanan Street. Their work is celebrated for its refined execution and quality. A fine example of Scottish craftsmanship, this decanter would make a distinguished addition to any barware collection.

Internal reference : SAI3978

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Silver Mounted Decanter to the Victorian era.

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SA1178445
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SAI3978
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Description
A handsome late Victorian decanter in deep green glass, elegantly proportioned and richly detailed.
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The wide-bodied form tapers to a slender neck, adorned with a hallmarked silver cuff and topped with a domed silver stopper, both retaining their original lustre.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

All silver elements are stamped for Glasgow, 1897, and bear the maker’s mark of David & George Edwards, renowned silversmiths of Buchanan Street. Their work is celebrated for its refined execution and quality. A fine example of Scottish craftsmanship, this decanter would make a distinguished addition to any barware collection.

Internal reference : SAI3978

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Silver Mounted Decanter to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1178445
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3978
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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Victorian Green Glass Decanter with Silver Mounts – Glasgow 1897

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A dark green glass decanter featuring silver collar band, silver ball stopper, and a silver oval plaque engraved with WHISKEY.
Victorian Green Glass Decanter with Silver Mounts – Glasgow 1897
Ref: SA1178445
A dark green glass decanter featuring silver collar band, silver ball stopper, and a silver oval plaque engraved with WHISKEY.
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FAQs

During the late Victorian period, silver-mounted glass decanters became popular accessories for formal dining and gentlemans smoking rooms. British silversmiths frequently adorned heavy coloured glass vessels with hallmarked silver necks, stoppers, and liquor labels to signify the stored spirit.

These vessels were typically hand-blown using thick tinted or clear lead glass, combined with sterling silver collars, stoppers, and plaques. The stoppers often incorporated cork inserts to ensure an airtight seal for preserving spirits.

Authentic period pieces feature official silver hallmarks, including the city mark, fineness mark, date letter, and makers initials stamped onto the silver components. The glass base often displays hand-finished pontil marks or period wear consistent with genuine age.

Position the decanter on a dark timber sideboard, a brass drinks trolley, or within a styled bookshelf array. Combining coloured glass barware with silver accents adds textural depth and timeless character to dining and living spaces.

Rinse the interior using warm water and specialised glass cleaning beads, avoiding full immersion in water to protect cork stoppers. Silver mounts should be polished gently with a dry, soft silver cloth to prevent chemical residue from touching the glass surface.
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