An antique glass decanter

19th century

Hand blown

Hand engraved

Max Gregor & Co

London

Wine Flagon

Carlowitz

As Supplied by Special Appointment to Her Majesty

Her Majesty being Queen Victoria

X2 coats of arms

Physical Dimensions

Height

27cm (10.63")

Width

19cm (7.48")

Depth

19cm (7.48")

Declaration

The Ark Stores has dated this Antique Glass Wine Decanter to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1196003

Description

An antique glass decanter

19th century

Hand blown

Hand engraved

Max Gregor & Co

London

Wine Flagon

Carlowitz

As Supplied by Special Appointment to Her Majesty

Her Majesty being Queen Victoria

X2 coats of arms

Physical Dimensions

Height

27cm (10.63")

Width

19cm (7.48")

Depth

19cm (7.48")

Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Antique Glass Wine Decanter to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1196003

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The Ark Stores

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

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The Ark Stores

Telephone 01428 641817

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Town Car Park
Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 2HG
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Jun 2016

Items For Sale 55

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A Victorian wine flagon is a glass or ceramic serving vessel designed for storing and decanting wine, often featuring decorative acid-etched merchant logos or royal warrants from late 19th-century distributors.

Decanters from this period were typically free-blown or mold-blown clear glass, featuring ground glass stoppers fitted precisely to the neck to form an airtight seal, along with acid-etched branding.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-ground stopper joints, light wear marks on the base consistent with age, faint pontil marks or smoothed bases, and crisp acid-etched lettering rather than modern laser engraving.

Place the decanter on a dining room sideboard, a drinks tray, or a bar cart alongside period glassware to create a refined focal point in contemporary or traditional dining spaces.

Hand wash gently with lukewarm water and mild dish soap using a soft foam brush, avoiding harsh detergents or temperature shocks. Dry thoroughly to prevent water clouding inside the glass body.