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Swedish 19th Century Decanter
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Swedish 19th Century Decanter

19th century
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Swedish decanter with panel cut shoulders and corners. Etched inscription ‘Aquavit O.P. Anderson. With plated cork stopper

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
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Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Swedish Glass Aquavit Decanter to the 19th Century.

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SA1186228
Dealers Internal Reference
CRBJR/2261/62
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Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description
Swedish decanter with panel cut shoulders and corners. Etched inscription ‘Aquavit O.P. Anderson. With plated cork stopper
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Swedish Glass Aquavit Decanter to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1186228
Dealers Internal Ref
CRBJR/2261/62
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Archive I A clear glass decanter featuring canted corners, a stopper, and etched typography reading AQUAVIT O.P. ANDERSON.

Swedish 19th Century Decanter

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A clear glass decanter featuring canted corners, a stopper, and etched typography reading AQUAVIT O.P. ANDERSON.
Swedish 19th Century Decanter
Ref: SA1186228
A clear glass decanter featuring canted corners, a stopper, and etched typography reading AQUAVIT O.P. ANDERSON.
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  • ObjectDecanters
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Scandinavian
  • MaterialGlass, Cork, Metal
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsEtched lettering, Canted corners, Round stopper
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This nineteenth-century Scandinavian decanter takes the form of a clear glass bottle with panel cut shoulders and canted corners. The body carries an etched inscription reading Aquavit O.P. Anderson arranged in three lines across the front face. A narrow neck leads upwards to a rounded lip, fitted with a cork stopper secured by a plated metal top and ring handle. The transparent glass reveals the interior structure and highlights the clean, linear facets running vertically down the body. The piece measures 20 cm high, 9 cm wide, 7 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, this glassware finds a place on a sideboard top in a dining room or study, contributing functional storage and historical character to the space. It suits a gentleman's library theme, bringing authentic Scandinavian style to open shelving or a drinks tray.

FAQs

An antique Aquavit decanter is a specialised glass vessel created to store and serve Scandinavian Aquavit, a traditional flavoured spirit. During the 19th century, glassmakers produced dedicated decanters with etched or cut lettering indicating the spirit brand or style.

Nineteenth-century decanters were predominantly hand-blown or press-moulded using clear lead crystal or soda-lime glass. Features such as frosted etching, copper-wheel engraving, and fitted cork or ground-glass stoppers were standard construction methods.

Authentic 19th-century Swedish decanters often display pontil marks or smoothed bases, hand-engraved or etched typography, and slight air bubbles or asymmetry in the glass structure. The presence of period-correct branding, such as O.P. Anderson, alongside correct glass weight further verifies authenticity.

Style an antique decanter on a timber sideboard, a marble bar cart, or open kitchen shelving alongside minimalist glassware. Grouping decanters of varying heights creates visual texture while displaying historical craftsmanship.

Clean antique glass decanters using warm water with mild detergent and non-abrasive soft brushes or glass cleaning beads. Avoid extreme temperature changes, dishwasher use, and harsh chemicals to protect etched surfaces and clear glass transparency.
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