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William Iv/early Victorian Green Glass Mell Decanter
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William Iv/early Victorian Green Glass Mell Decanter

19th century
Description

This is a William IV/early Victorian, mouth-blown, Bristol green glass mell decanter dating from the early to mid 19th century, c1835/1840.

The decanter is in excellent condition for its age. This means, of course, that it shows the age related wear and tear to the rim of the base consistent with some 180 years of use. There is a rough pontil mark to the underside of the base.

The decanter has been mouth-blown in Bristol green glass. The decanter measures 16 cm (6.4 inches) in diameter at its widest point and is 18 cm (7.2 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any evidence of restoration. It comes with an associated mother of pearl and cork stopper for Brandy.

It weighs in at 470 g. (~ 1 lb. 1 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Green Glass Mell Decanter to the 19th Century.

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SA1219588
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9160
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Description
This is a William IV/early Victorian, mouth-blown, Bristol green glass mell decanter dating from the early to mid 19th century, c1835/1840.

The decanter is in excellent condition for its age.

“
This means, of course, that it shows the age related wear and tear to the rim of the base consistent with some 180 years of use.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

There is a rough pontil mark to the underside of the base.

fig 1. An emerald green hand-blown glass mell decanter featuring a wide flattened base and a long slender neck with a flat lip.
fig 1. William Iv/early Victorian Green Glass Mell Decanter

The decanter has been mouth-blown in Bristol green glass. The decanter measures 16 cm (6.4 inches) in diameter at its widest point and is 18 cm (7.2 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any evidence of restoration. It comes with an associated mother of pearl and cork stopper for Brandy.

It weighs in at 470 g. (~ 1 lb. 1 oz.).

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Green Glass Mell Decanter to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1219588
Dealers Internal Ref
9160
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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Archive I An emerald green hand-blown glass mell decanter featuring a wide flattened base and a long slender neck with a flat lip.

William Iv/early Victorian Green Glass Mell Decanter

Archive II An emerald green hand-blown glass mell decanter featuring a wide flattened base and a long slender neck with a flat lip. View II
Archive III An emerald green hand-blown glass mell decanter featuring a wide flattened base and a long slender neck with a flat lip. View III
Archive IV An emerald green hand-blown glass mell decanter featuring a wide flattened base and a long slender neck with a flat lip. View IV
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BS49 5BE
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An emerald green hand-blown glass mell decanter featuring a wide flattened base and a long slender neck with a flat lip.
William IV/early Victorian green glass mell decanter
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An emerald green hand-blown glass mell decanter featuring a wide flattened base and a long slender neck with a flat lip.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecanters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialHand-blown Glass
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsWide bulbous base, Slender neck, Flared lip rim, Pontil mark
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 16 cm (6 in)

This nineteenth-century William IV or early Victorian mell decanter dates from the period around 1835 to 1840. The piece is mouth-blown from Bristol green glass in an emerald hue, displaying a wide flattened base, a long slender neck, and a flat flared lip rim. Visible details include light age-related wear and tear to the rim of the base, a rough pontil mark to the underside, and minor surface blemishes such as small dark flecks captured within the glass body and tiny white spots scattered across the surface. It measures 18 cm in height and 16 cm wide. In a contemporary home, the vessel sits neatly atop a sideboard in a gentleman's library or dining space, serving as a decorative display object. The green glass catches the light while maintaining its traditional form. The proportions suit display shelving, sideboard surfaces, or cabinet interiors where historical glassware provides functional decoration.

FAQs

A mell decanter is a traditional 19th-century glass vessel characterised by a broad, flattened bulbous body and a long, slender neck, historically used for serving wine or spirits.

These decanters were hand-blown using soda-lime or potash glass, with iron or copper oxides incorporated into the molten batch to produce the distinct green colouration.

Authentic period pieces usually feature a hand-finished pontil mark on the base, slight natural irregularities from hand-blowing, and faint surface wear consistent with age along the base rim.

Place the decanter on a timber sideboard, marble counter, or window sill where natural light can pass through the translucent green glass to highlight its profile.

Hand wash gently using lukewarm water and mild detergent, avoiding harsh chemicals, abrasive sponges, or sudden temperature changes that could cause thermal fractures.
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