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A Pair of Cranberry Overlay Glass Decanters Engraved with Birds Among Vines, English C. 1850
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A Pair of Cranberry Overlay Glass Decanters Engraved with Birds Among Vines, English C. 1850

19th century
For Sale by Mark J West
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A pair of cranberry overlay glass decanters engraved with birds among vines, English c. 1850

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29cm (11.42")
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Mark J West has dated these Victorian Cranberry Glass Decanters to the 1850s.

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SA1189735
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Description
A pair of cranberry overlay glass decanters engraved with birds among vines, English c. 1850
Height
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Mark J West has dated these Victorian Cranberry Glass Decanters to the 1850s.

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SA1189735
Dealers Internal Ref
0055
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 pair of Victorian cranberry overlay glass decanters featuring cut stoppers and hand-engraved patterns of birds and grapevines.
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Archive I A pair of Victorian cranberry overlay glass decanters featuring cut stoppers and hand-engraved patterns of birds and grapevines.

A Pair of Cranberry Overlay Glass Decanters Engraved with Birds Among Vines, English C. 1850

Archive II A pair of Victorian cranberry overlay glass decanters featuring cut stoppers and hand-engraved patterns of birds and grapevines. View II
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Mark J West

Mark J West
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A pair of Victorian cranberry overlay glass decanters featuring cut stoppers and hand-engraved patterns of birds and grapevines.
A pair of cranberry overlay glass decanters engraved with birds among vines, English c. 1850
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A pair of Victorian cranberry overlay glass decanters featuring cut stoppers and hand-engraved patterns of birds and grapevines.
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  • ObjectDecanters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCranberry Glass, Cut Glass
  • ColourCranberry Red
  • MotifsWheel-engraved birds, Grapevine motifs, Facet-cut necks
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in)

A matching pair of Victorian decanters dating from 1850, fashioned from cranberry overlay glass with cut glass elements and measuring 29 cm high. Each vessel displays a rounded body, a long facet-cut neck with applied horizontal mouldings, and a bulbous stopper featuring matching floral wheel-engraving. The bodies are meticulously hand-engraved with detailed wheel-engraved motifs showing birds amongst trailing grapevines and foliage, creating a rich contrast against the vibrant cranberry red tone of the glass. These decorative table vessels provide an authentic touch of traditional English country house style to a dining room or living space. They sit securely upon any flat surface, making them well-suited for display atop a sideboard, dresser, or cabinet as classic ornamental accessories.

FAQs

Cranberry glass, also known as Gold Ruby glass, is a red-tinted glass produced by adding gold chloride to molten glass, a technique widely popularised during the 19th century.

A layer of coloured glass was fused over a clear glass base, allowing craftspeople to cut or engrave through the outer layer to reveal the clear glass beneath.

Authentic pieces generally display hand-cut facet details, ground stoppers specifically fitted to individual vessel necks, polished pontil marks on the base, and fine hand-engraved motifs.

Placing coloured glass decanters on a dark wood sideboard or near a natural light source highlights the jewel tones and intricate surface carving.

Hand wash using lukewarm water and mild liquid detergent, avoiding high temperatures that cause thermal shock, and dry completely prior to replacing the stopper.
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