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Antique Decanters - Amethyst English C1850
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Antique Decanters - Amethyst English C1850

19th century
For Sale by Marris Antiques
Description

Pair of amethyst Mell decanters engraved with a meandering band of thistles. English / Scottish c1850.

With a pair flame silver mounted cork stoppers hallmarked Sheffield 1906.

Dia 16 cm.

Feet dia: 10.7 cm.

Weight: 526 grams.

Condition: Very good.

Delivery by Royal Mail 24 hour tracked and signed.

UK £8.00

Outside UK £24.00.

Note: Mell decanter refers to a specific antique decanter shape — usually English or Scottish, 19th-century blown glass with a narrow neck and rounded body, often coloured and sometimes engraved. These were used historically to hold spirits or wine.

Marris Antiques - I have been a specialist antique glass dealer since 1986. My stock consists of a wide range of antique 18th and 19th century English and Irish glass including antique drinking glasses, rummers, tumblers, decanters, coloured glass and a selection of late 19th & early 20th century Whitefriars glass. My website displays a small selection of my glass, however, if you are looking for something specific and cannot find it, please do not hesitate to contact me direct from my website contact page, Email mail@marrisantiqueglass.com or Telephone: +44 (0)7841 500644.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
10.7cm (4.21")
Declaration

Marris Antiques has dated these Victorian Amethyst Glass Decanters to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1197249
Dealers Internal Reference
13236
Description
Pair of amethyst Mell decanters engraved with a meandering band of thistles. English / Scottish c1850.

With a pair flame silver mounted cork stoppers hallmarked Sheffield 1906.

Dia 16 cm.

Feet dia: 10.7 cm.

fig 1. A pair of dark amethyst glass decanters featuring wheel-engraved botanical motifs and topped with silver flame-shaped stoppers.
fig 1. Antique Decanters - Amethyst English C1850

Weight: 526 grams.

Condition: Very good.

Delivery by Royal Mail 24 hour tracked and signed.

UK £8.00

Outside UK £24.00.

Note: Mell decanter refers to a specific antique decanter shape — usually English or Scottish, 19th-century blown glass with a narrow neck and rounded body, often coloured and sometimes engraved.
Marris Antiques

These were used historically to hold spirits or wine.

fig 2. A pair of dark amethyst glass decanters featuring wheel-engraved botanical motifs and topped with silver flame-shaped stoppers.
fig 2. Antique Decanters - Amethyst English C1850

Marris Antiques - I have been a specialist antique glass dealer since 1986. My stock consists of a wide range of antique 18th and 19th century English and Irish glass including antique drinking glasses, rummers, tumblers, decanters, coloured glass and a selection of late 19th & early 20th century Whitefriars glass. My website displays a small selection of my glass, however, if you are looking for something specific and cannot find it, please do not hesitate to contact me direct from my website contact page, Email mail@marrisantiqueglass.com or Telephone: +44 (0)7841 500644.

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
10.7cm (4.21")
Date of Manufacture

Marris Antiques has dated these Victorian Amethyst Glass Decanters to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1197249
Dealers Internal Ref
13236
Marris Antiques
Marris Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2018

Robert marris specialises in 18th, 19th and early 20th-century english and irish glass.

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A pair of dark amethyst glass decanters featuring wheel-engraved botanical motifs and topped with silver flame-shaped stoppers.
Antique decanters - amethyst English c1850
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During the Victorian era, coloured glass became increasingly popular for dining tables, with deep amethyst glass often produced in British glassworks like Bristol or Stourbridge to store fortified wines and spirits.

These pieces were hand-blown using glass coloured with manganese oxide to achieve the deep purple hue, often feature wheel-engraved decorative motifs, and were fitted with silver or white metal stoppers.

Authentic mid-19th century examples usually display a ground or snapped pontil mark on the underside, base wear consistent with age, and precise hand-cut or wheel-engraved decoration rather than moulded patterns.

Positioning dark glass decanters on a wooden sideboard, brass bar cart, or near natural light highlights their deep purple tones while providing a sophisticated accent in modern dining rooms.

Hand wash with lukewarm water and mild detergent, avoiding dishwasher use; allow the interior to dry completely before inserting stoppers to prevent moisture buildup and glass bloom.
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