Georgian Sugarloaf Decanter with Engraved Faux Label for "Mountain"

Name: Georgian Sugarloaf Decanter with Engraved Faux Label for "Mountain"
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1217392

18th century

Sold by The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

Description

This is a Georgian, engraved glass sugarloaf decanter dating from the second half of the 18th century, c1770. The decanter carries a faux label for "Mountain", a rarer label which relates to "Mountain wine", the historical English name for Málaga wine, a rich, sweet fortified wine imported from the mountainous hinterlands of Málaga, Spain. Highly prized across the British Empire and the American colonies, it was a staple on the tables of the wealthy.

The decanter is in excellent condition for its age. This means, of course, that it shows age related wear and tear commensurate with use. It has a polished base.

The decanter is sugarloaf-shaped and is decorated with a wheel-engraved suspended faux label for "MOUNTAIN". The base measures 10.5 cm (4.2 inches) in diameter. The decanter is 24 cm (9.6 inches) in height without the stopper and 29.5 cm (11.8 inches) with the stopper inserted. The stopper is of the correct age, type and colour and is an excellent fit, so is probably the original.

There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any evidence of restoration.

It weighs in at 600 g. (~ 1 lb. 5 oz.).

Physical Dimensions

Height

29.5cm (11.61")

Width

10.5cm (4.13")

Declaration

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1217392

Dealers Internal Reference

1070

Dealers Notes

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Highly prized across the British Empire and the American colonies, it was a staple on the tables of the wealthy.

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The decanter is in excellent condition for its age. This means, of course, that it shows age related wear and tear commensurate with use. It has a polished base.

The decanter is sugarloaf-shaped and is decorated with a wheel-engraved suspended faux label for "MOUNTAIN". The base measures 10.5 cm (4.2 inches) in diameter. The decanter is 24 cm (9.6 inches) in height without the stopper and 29.5 cm (11.8 inches) with the stopper inserted. The stopper is of the correct age, type and colour and is an excellent fit, so is probably the original.

There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any evidence of restoration.

It weighs in at 600 g. (~ 1 lb. 5 oz.).