Edwardian Cut Glass Decanter 1900 - 1920

Name: Quality Antique Edwardian Cut Glass Bell Shaped Decanter
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1195548
Price: 235 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDecanters
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialCut Glass, Crystal
ColourClear
MotifsFaceted stopper, Bell-shaped body, Honeycomb cutting, Flared footed base
SizeH 30.5 cm (12 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

This Edwardian cut glass decanter stands as a fine example of 1900 craftsmanship, rendered in clear glass with a bell-shaped body. The piece displays a matching faceted stopper, intricate honeycomb cutting across the surface, and a flared footed base. The visible details include a narrow neck, scalloped moulding around the lower rim of the base, and geometric facet patterns covering the entire exterior from shoulder to base. The object measures 30.5 cm high, 11 cm wide, and 11 cm deep. Placed on a sideboard top in a gentleman's library, this traditional decanter suits formal dining rooms or living spaces as a functional display item. The clear material allows light to pass through the patterned facets, creating reflective highlights on wooden furniture surfaces. It serves as a practical vessel for serving beverages or as a decorative accent piece within a period-styled interior.

FAQs

Edwardian decanters, produced between 1901 and 1910, often feature bell or teardrop forms decorated with precise geometric cuts such as diamonds, panel cuts, or honeycomb patterns. They typically include ground glass stoppers designed to fit the neck precisely.

These decanters were primarily mouth-blown from lead glass or crystal, offering high clarity and refraction. The decorative patterns were hand-cut using abrasive wheels before being polished to produce defined reflective facets.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy weight due to lead content, sharp cut facet edges, and hand-polished finishes. The base may feature a polished pontil mark or starburst cutting, and the ground glass stopper often corresponds in fit and cut pattern.

An antique decanter functions as a decorative accent on a wooden sideboard, drinks trolley, or tray within a dining area or study. It complements both traditional timber furniture and contemporary minimalist surfaces.

Wash by hand using lukewarm water and mild dish soap with a soft brush or glass-cleaning beads for internal residue. Avoid automated dishwashers and rapid temperature changes to prevent clouding or thermal shock.

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Quality Antique Edwardian Cut Glass Bell Shaped Decanter

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