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Georgian Irish Pair of Pillar-cut Ships Decanters
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Georgian Irish Pair of Pillar-cut Ships Decanters

19th century
Sold 16 December 2025 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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This is a magnificent pair of Georgian pillar and prism cut ship's decanters dating from the beginning of the 19th century, c1805, and probably originating in Ireland from the Waterford glasshouse. The pattern to which they are cut complete with the shape of the neck and pouring rim appears in Phelps Warren - Irish Glass in plate 96 which shows the Samuel Miller - Waterford Glass House Patterms from the period, albeit applied to a cylinder decanter as were all the patterns. The Waterford glasshouse was also well known for its prism and pillar cutting.

The decanters are in excellent condition for their age. This means, of course, that they show age related wear and tear commensurate with some 200 years of use.

The decanters are cone-shaped and are decorated with prism cutting to the necks and with pillar cutting to the bodies. Pillar cutting is notoriously difficult and the decanters are a testament to a master craftsman. They necks are panel cut. The bases are star-cut and measure 17.5 cm (7 inches) in diameter. The decanters are 21 cm (8.4 inches) in height without the stoppers and 25 cm (10 inches) in height with the stoppers inserted.

The stoppers are of radially cut mushroom form and we believe them to be the originals.

There is some light scratching to some of the pillar panels. There is some chipping to the ends of the stopper pegs. There are no significant chips, cracks, significant scratches or any evidence of restoration.

Very heavy, grey, lead glass, each decanter weighing in at 2.4 kg. (~ 5lb. 5 oz.). A very rare find indeed.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
17.5cm (6.89")
Depth
17.5cm (6.89")
Declaration

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated these Georgian Ships Decanters to the 19th Century.

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SA1183516
Dealers Internal Reference
5012
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Description
This is a magnificent pair of Georgian pillar and prism cut ship's decanters dating from the beginning of the 19th century, c1805, and probably originating in Ireland from the Waterford glasshouse. The pattern to which they are cut complete with the shape of the neck and pouring rim appears in Phelps Warren - Irish Glass in plate 96 which shows the Samuel Miller - Waterford Glass House Patterms from the period, albeit applied to a cylinder decanter as were all the patterns. The Waterford glasshouse was also well known for its prism and pillar cutting.

The decanters are in excellent condition for their age.

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This means, of course, that they show age related wear and tear commensurate with some 200 years of use.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
fig 1. A pair of clear glass Georgian ships decanters featuring wide conical bases and pillar-cut necks with matching stoppers.
fig 1. Georgian Irish Pair of Pillar-cut Ships Decanters

The decanters are cone-shaped and are decorated with prism cutting to the necks and with pillar cutting to the bodies. Pillar cutting is notoriously difficult and the decanters are a testament to a master craftsman. They necks are panel cut. The bases are star-cut and measure 17.5 cm (7 inches) in diameter. The decanters are 21 cm (8.4 inches) in height without the stoppers and 25 cm (10 inches) in height with the stoppers inserted.

fig 2. A pair of clear glass Georgian ships decanters featuring wide conical bases and pillar-cut necks with matching stoppers.
fig 2. Georgian Irish Pair of Pillar-cut Ships Decanters

The stoppers are of radially cut mushroom form and we believe them to be the originals.

There is some light scratching to some of the pillar panels. There is some chipping to the ends of the stopper pegs. There are no significant chips, cracks, significant scratches or any evidence of restoration.

Very heavy, grey, lead glass, each decanter weighing in at 2.4 kg. (~ 5lb. 5 oz.). A very rare find indeed.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
17.5cm (6.89")
Depth
17.5cm (6.89")
Date of Manufacture

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated these Georgian Ships Decanters to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1183516
Dealers Internal Ref
5012
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Dealing in antique and collectable glass from the 17th to the 21st century.

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Archive I A pair of clear glass Georgian ships decanters featuring wide conical bases and pillar-cut necks with matching stoppers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Irish Pair of Pillar-cut Ships Decanters

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A pair of clear glass Georgian ships decanters featuring wide conical bases and pillar-cut necks with matching stoppers.
Georgian Irish pair of pillar-cut ships decanters
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A pair of clear glass Georgian ships decanters featuring wide conical bases and pillar-cut necks with matching stoppers.
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  • ObjectDecanters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Crystal
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsPillar-cut rings, Fluted base, Target stoppers
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 17.5 cm (7 in) x D 17.5 cm (7 in)

Georgian glassware, produced during the reigns of George I through George IV, is characterised by heavy lead content, deep hand-cut or pillar-moulded facets, and distinctive pontil marks on the base reflecting traditional manufacturing methods.

These vessels were traditionally crafted from heavy flint glass or lead crystal, formulated to provide high clarity, brilliance, and the structural weight necessary to prevent tipping aboard a moving ship.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit a rough or polished pontil scar on the underside, hand-cut facets with slight irregularities, a greyish tint in the glass, and original matching stoppers that show age-appropriate wear and tear.

They can be displayed on a dark wood sideboard, bar cart, or open shelving to catch natural light, contrasting traditional craftsmanship with clean, modern architectural lines.

Wash them gently by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding sudden temperature changes, and store them unstoppered or with tissue paper to prevent the stoppers from becoming stuck over time.
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