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18th Century Swedish Decanter
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18th Century Swedish Decanter

18th century
Description

Late 18th century decanter of arched blown glass form with etched crowned GIII Cypher. (Gustave III, 1771-1792)

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Swedish Glass Decanter Bottle to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1186232
Dealers Internal Reference
CRBJR/2261/62
Dealers Notes

Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description
Late 18th century decanter of arched blown glass form with etched crowned GIII Cypher. (Gustave III, 1771-1792)
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Swedish Glass Decanter Bottle to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1186232
Dealers Internal Ref
CRBJR/2261/62
Colin Brand Antiques
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An 18th-century clear glass decanter featuring hand-etched decoration of a royal crown and monogram flanked by laurel sprigs.
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Archive I An 18th-century clear glass decanter featuring hand-etched decoration of a royal crown and monogram flanked by laurel sprigs.

18th Century Swedish Decanter

Archive II An 18th-century clear glass decanter featuring hand-etched decoration of a royal crown and monogram flanked by laurel sprigs. View II
Archive III An 18th-century clear glass decanter featuring hand-etched decoration of a royal crown and monogram flanked by laurel sprigs. View III
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Gloucestershire
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An 18th-century clear glass decanter featuring hand-etched decoration of a royal crown and monogram flanked by laurel sprigs.
18th century Swedish Decanter
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An 18th-century clear glass decanter featuring hand-etched decoration of a royal crown and monogram flanked by laurel sprigs.
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  • ObjectDecanters & Bottles
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGustavian
  • MaterialGlass, Cork, Metal
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsCrown motif, Monogram G III, Laurel sprigs, Cork ring stopper
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This clear glass decanter belongs to the late 18th century Gustavian style. The arched blown glass bottle has a cork stopper fitted with a metal ring on top, a smooth neck, and a flat base. The front decoration is hand-etched with a royal crown motif above a monogram featuring the letter G and the Roman numerals III, flanked by delicate laurel sprigs on both sides. The glass body is transparent, revealing reflections and the contents within. It stands 20 cm high, 12 cm wide, and 6 cm deep. This piece serves as a decorative accessory on a sideboard top in a gentleman's library or a dining room setting, where it can hold spirits or display flowers.

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During the 18th century, Swedish glassworks produced lead and soda glass vessels heavily influenced by Continental and Gustavian Neoclassical tastes. Decanters from this period often featured wheel-engraved royal monograms, crowns, and botanical motifs to denote quality or commemorate specific monarchs, such as King Gustav III.

These vessels were hand-blown using free-blowing or dip-mould techniques, resulting in slight variations in thickness and colour tone. Engravings were executed using copper-wheel engraving tools, and closures often consisted of fitted glass stoppers or corks wrapped in metal mounts.

Authentic 18th-century pieces typically exhibit a snap-off or ground pontil mark on the base, minute air bubbles or seediness within the glass matrix, and natural wear marks on the bottom surface. The wheel-engraving should show microscopic irregularities consistent with hand craftsmanship rather than modern acid-etching or laser techniques.

An antique decanter can be styled on a dining room sideboard, a drinks tray, or inside an open display cabinet. Grouping clear glass vessels of varying heights allows natural light to highlight the engraved details without cluttering the space.

Clean gently by hand using lukewarm water and a mild dishwashing detergent, avoiding dishwashers and hot water which cause thermal shock. To remove interior cloudiness, soak with a mixture of warm water and white vinegar or uncooked rice agitated gently, ensuring the piece is dried completely before replacing stoppers.
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