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Rare Enamelled Aberdeen 19th Century Scottish "Cattos Vosh Whisky" Glass Decanter C1890
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Rare Enamelled Aberdeen 19th Century Scottish "Cattos Vosh Whisky" Glass Decanter C1890

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An exceptionally rare advertising 19th century Scottish Thistle Glass Whisky decanter dating to c1890.

The decanter has its original thistle flower slice and facet cut stopper. A wide poring rim with flute cuts to the shoulders. In white Enamel the words "Catto's V.O.S.H. Whisky ABERDEEN'. Star cut base.

Comments

James Catto established his tea and spirits business in Aberdeen in 1861, and it became one of the first to sell blended Scotch whisky. The "V.O.S.H." stands for "Very Old Scottish Highland," a common description for vintage Scotch at the time.

Date & Origin

Scotland, c1890. Period of Victoria.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. Clear and clear, no chips cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 27 cm (includes stopper)

Diameter: 10.8 cm.

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Height
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Antique Glass Whisky Decanter to the Victorian era.

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SA1181362
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An exceptionally rare advertising 19th century Scottish Thistle Glass Whisky decanter dating to c1890.
Exhibit Antiques

The decanter has its original thistle flower slice and facet cut stopper. A wide poring rim with flute cuts to the shoulders. In white Enamel the words "Catto's V.O.S.H. Whisky ABERDEEN'. Star cut base.

fig 1. A late 19th-century clear glass whisky decanter featuring white enamelled lettering for Cattos VOSH Whisky Aberdeen and a faceted thistle-shaped glass stopper.
fig 1. Rare Enamelled Aberdeen 19th Century Scottish "Cattos Vosh Whisky" Glass Decanter C1890

Comments

James Catto established his tea and spirits business in Aberdeen in 1861, and it became one of the first to sell blended Scotch whisky. The "V.O.S.H." stands for "Very Old Scottish Highland," a common description for vintage Scotch at the time.

fig 2. A late 19th-century clear glass whisky decanter featuring white enamelled lettering for Cattos VOSH Whisky Aberdeen and a faceted thistle-shaped glass stopper.
fig 2. Rare Enamelled Aberdeen 19th Century Scottish "Cattos Vosh Whisky" Glass Decanter C1890

Date & Origin

Scotland, c1890. Period of Victoria.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. Clear and clear, no chips cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 27 cm (includes stopper)

Diameter: 10.8 cm.

Height
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Antique Glass Whisky Decanter to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181362
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2025112204
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Archive I A late 19th-century clear glass whisky decanter featuring white enamelled lettering for Cattos VOSH Whisky Aberdeen and a faceted thistle-shaped glass stopper.

Rare Enamelled Aberdeen 19th Century Scottish "Cattos Vosh Whisky" Glass Decanter C1890

Archive II A late 19th-century clear glass whisky decanter featuring white enamelled lettering for Cattos VOSH Whisky Aberdeen and a faceted thistle-shaped glass stopper. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century clear glass whisky decanter featuring white enamelled lettering for Cattos VOSH Whisky Aberdeen and a faceted thistle-shaped glass stopper. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A late 19th-century clear glass whisky decanter featuring white enamelled lettering for Cattos VOSH Whisky Aberdeen and a faceted thistle-shaped glass stopper.
Archive V A late 19th-century clear glass whisky decanter featuring white enamelled lettering for Cattos VOSH Whisky Aberdeen and a faceted thistle-shaped glass stopper. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century clear glass whisky decanter featuring white enamelled lettering for Cattos VOSH Whisky Aberdeen and a faceted thistle-shaped glass stopper. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century clear glass whisky decanter featuring white enamelled lettering for Cattos VOSH Whisky Aberdeen and a faceted thistle-shaped glass stopper. View VII
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A late 19th-century clear glass whisky decanter featuring white enamelled lettering for Cattos VOSH Whisky Aberdeen and a faceted thistle-shaped glass stopper.
Rare Enamelled ABERDEEN 19th Century Scottish "Cattos VOSH Whisky" Glass Decanter c1890
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A late 19th-century clear glass whisky decanter featuring white enamelled lettering for Cattos VOSH Whisky Aberdeen and a faceted thistle-shaped glass stopper.
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Victorian enamelled advertising decanters were produced in the late 19th century for public houses, hotels, and spirits merchants to promote specific brands of Scotch whisky and other spirits directly on the serving table or bar top.

These vessels were typically crafted from hand-blown or mould-blown clear lead glass, featuring ground-glass stoppers and enamel lettering that was fired directly onto the glass surface for permanence.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-applied enamel decoration, subtle variations in the hand-blown glass, ground stopper necks matching the specific bottle stopper, and historical typography corresponding to late 19th-century distilleries.

An antique decanter is best styled on a polished wooden sideboard top, a brass drinks tray, or within a glass-fronted display cabinet in a study or dining room.

Clean gently by hand using warm water and mild dish soap, avoiding abrasive sponges or dishwashers which can degrade the enamel lettering or cause clouding in the glass.
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