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A Regency Period Crystal Glass Ship's Decanter English C.1810
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A Regency Period Crystal Glass Ship's Decanter English C.1810

19th century
For Sale by Mark J West
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A Regency period crystal glass ship's decanter English c.1810

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Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
19cm (7.48")
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Mark J West has dated this Regency Glass Ships Decanter to the 1800s.

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SA1189724
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2288
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A Regency period crystal glass ship's decanter English c.1810
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Mark J West has dated this Regency Glass Ships Decanter to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1189724
Dealers Internal Ref
2288
Mark J West
Mark J West
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2016

Mark west is a specialist dealer in antique glass.

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A Regency period clear lead crystal ships decanter featuring a wide conical base, triple ring neck, and flat cut stopper.
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Archive I A Regency period clear lead crystal ships decanter featuring a wide conical base, triple ring neck, and flat cut stopper.

A Regency Period Crystal Glass Ship's Decanter English C.1810

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A Regency period clear lead crystal ships decanter featuring a wide conical base, triple ring neck, and flat cut stopper.
A Regency period crystal glass ship's decanter English c.1810
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A Regency period clear lead crystal ships decanter featuring a wide conical base, triple ring neck, and flat cut stopper.
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  • ObjectDecanters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialCrystal, Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsTriple ring neck, Wide conical base, Flat cut stopper, Fluted base
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 19 cm (7 in)

A Regency period crystal glass ship's decanter, English, circa 1810, executed in clear glass. This traditional dining table accessory displays a wide conical base designed to provide stability at sea, rising to a tapering neck adorned with three prominent concentric rings. The body is further embellished with vertical fluting cut around the lower section of the base. A matching faceted stopper with a flat top sits securely within the rim. Additional visible features include a polished pontil mark on the underside and clean moulding lines tracing the contours of the body. The object measures 24 cm high and 19 cm wide. Positioned on a sideboard top, this functional vessel serves practical purposes in a contemporary home for decanting and serving port, sherry, or other spirits during dinner parties. The classic silhouette and light-catching refractive properties of the crystal integrate smoothly into traditional dining rooms, home bars, or formal reception spaces as a decorative yet utilitarian accent piece.

Clean crystal decanters by hand using warm water, mild soap, and a soft brush or cloth. Avoid extreme temperature changes, dishwashers, and leaving standing liquids inside for extended periods to prevent clouding.

An antique crystal decanter can be displayed on a timber sideboard, a brass bar cart, or within a glazed cabinet. Placing glass items where natural light passes through highlights the cut facets and transparent material.

Authentic pieces from around 1810 often feature polished pontil marks on the base, minor glass irregularities from hand-blowing, and distinct surface wear on the underside. Stoppers were ground by hand to fit specific decanters, resulting in a custom fit.

English decanters from this era were primarily crafted from heavy lead crystal glass, known for its clarity and refractive qualities. The necks were often mouth-blown and finished with applied glass rings to provide a secure grip when pouring.

A ships decanter is designed with a wide, heavy base and low centre of gravity to prevent tipping on board sea vessels. Originating in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, these vessels feature distinctive conical bodies and narrow necks.
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