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ANTIQUE #SA1203740

Rare Georgian Bristol Blue Irish Whiskey Hand Painted Glass Mell Decanter C1830

£190    $260    €220
Description
 
An exceptional Bristol Blue Georgian Irish Whiskey Mell Decanter dating to c1830.
 
It has its original Mother of Pearl and Brass stopper with an enamelled ''Irish Whiskey'' which has a cork base. A wide, pouring lip leads down to a slender neck, hand-painted and gilded with wildflowers in red, orange, and yellow. This continues down to a floral cartouche of similar flowers (which could be Fuchsia) with the central gilded ''Whiskey'' . Polished pontil.
 
In Scotland, whisky is spelt without the ''e as opposed to Whiskey in Ireland.
 
A very rare example of decoration.
 
If you would like to learn more on Mell decanters from the 19th century, we have a super detailed article with photos, which you can find on our website or by using the link below.
 
Identification of Antique Glass | The Mell Glass Decanter
 
Date & Origin
 
Ireland or England, c1830. Period of King William IV.
 
Condition
 
Excellent. Age-related wear. No chips, cracks, or restoration. Clean a...
Antique ID: SA1203740
Item: Rare Georgian Bristol Blue Irish Whiskey Hand Painted Glass Mell Decanter C1830 - (reference SA1203740)
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£190



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