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Rare Georgian Magnum Sugarloaf Beer Decanter
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Rare Georgian Magnum Sugarloaf Beer Decanter

18th century
Description

This is a rare magnum beer decanter and stopper dating from the second half of the 18th century, c1770.

The decanter is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the base consistent with some 250 years of age and use. There is a polished out pontil mark on the underside of the base.

The body of the decanter is in clear glass and of sugarloaf form which has been decorated with a faux label for Beer within a cartouche made up of a hop flower and barley ears. The neck is plain. It measures 12.5 cm (5inches) in diameter at its widest point. The stopper is of facet cut lozenge form and is possibly the original. It is an excellent fit. Assembled, the decanter measures 33.5 cm (13.4 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

It weighs in at 895 g. (~ 2 lb.).

Provenance: The Cannon Collection

Physical Dimensions
Height
33.5cm (13.19")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Georgian Sugarloaf Beer Decanter to the 18th Century.

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SA1211700
Dealers Internal Reference
9193
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Description
This is a rare magnum beer decanter and stopper dating from the second half of the 18th century, c1770.

The decanter is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the base consistent with some 250 years of age and use. There is a polished out pontil mark on the underside of the base.

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The body of the decanter is in clear glass and of sugarloaf form which has been decorated with a faux label for Beer within a cartouche made up of a hop flower and barley ears.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

The neck is plain. It measures 12.5 cm (5inches) in diameter at its widest point. The stopper is of facet cut lozenge form and is possibly the original. It is an excellent fit. Assembled, the decanter measures 33.5 cm (13.4 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration.

It weighs in at 895 g. (~ 2 lb.).

Provenance: The Cannon Collection

Height
33.5cm (13.19")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Georgian Sugarloaf Beer Decanter to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1211700
Dealers Internal Ref
9193
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023

Dealing in antique and collectable glass from the 17th to the 21st century.

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A clear Georgian sugarloaf glass decanter featuring wheel-engraved foliage, a cartouche inscribed with the word BEER, and a faceted stopper.
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Archive I A clear Georgian sugarloaf glass decanter featuring wheel-engraved foliage, a cartouche inscribed with the word BEER, and a faceted stopper.

Rare Georgian Magnum Sugarloaf Beer Decanter

Archive II A clear Georgian sugarloaf glass decanter featuring wheel-engraved foliage, a cartouche inscribed with the word BEER, and a faceted stopper. View II
Archive III A clear Georgian sugarloaf glass decanter featuring wheel-engraved foliage, a cartouche inscribed with the word BEER, and a faceted stopper. View III
Archive IV A clear Georgian sugarloaf glass decanter featuring wheel-engraved foliage, a cartouche inscribed with the word BEER, and a faceted stopper. View IV
Archive V A clear Georgian sugarloaf glass decanter featuring wheel-engraved foliage, a cartouche inscribed with the word BEER, and a faceted stopper. View V
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The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
Telephone 07986 518362
Location
3 Kent Hollow
Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A clear Georgian sugarloaf glass decanter featuring wheel-engraved foliage, a cartouche inscribed with the word BEER, and a faceted stopper.
Rare Georgian magnum sugarloaf Beer decanter
Ref: SA1211700
A clear Georgian sugarloaf glass decanter featuring wheel-engraved foliage, a cartouche inscribed with the word BEER, and a faceted stopper.
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FAQs

A sugarloaf decanter is an 18th-century glass vessel featuring a wide base that tapers upwards to a narrow neck, named after the conical shape in which refined sugar was sold during the period.

Decanters from this era were hand-blown using lead crystal or flint glass, which provided clarity and weight, often finished with hand-ground stoppers and wheel-engraved copper-wheel decoration.

Authentic period pieces often feature a snapped or polished pontil mark on the base, natural wear rings on the underside, slight colour variations in the glass, and hand-cut stoppers numbered to match the bottle.

Displaying antique glassware on a modern sideboard, bar cart, or tray allows light to pass through the glass, highlighting the detailed wheel engraving against contrasting dark or neutral backdrops.

Wash by hand using tepid water and mild detergent, avoiding dishwashers and thermal shock; ensure the interior is completely dry before inserting the stopper to prevent moisture trapping.
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