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ANTIQUE #SA1222364

Antique 19th Century Hand Painted Glass Decanter Or Serving Bottle C1860

£130    $176    €153
Description
 
A stunning 19th-century hand-painted glass decanter or serving bottle dating to c.1860.
 
It retains its original stopper, slice-cut to clear and finished with a polished top. The elegant neck is adorned with hand-painted vertical lines, emulating cut decoration, leading down to a continuous hand-painted fruiting grapevine which winds its way around the body. Snapped pontil.
 
A very unusual hand-painted example and one which is rarely encountered today.
 
Date & Origin
 
Bohemia, c1860. Period of Queen Victoria.
 
Condition
 
Excellent. No chips, cracks or restoration. Clean and clear.
 
Dimensions
 
Height: 34.5cm (including stopper),
 
Diameter: 8.7cm.
 
Historical Context
 
By the mid-19th century, the dining table had become a stage. Glass like this wasn’t just for pouring; it was meant to signal refinement and wealth. Rich colour, engraving, and cutting all designed to catch candlelight and signal refinement at the Victorian table.
 
It was used not...
Antique ID: SA1222364
Item: Antique 19th Century Hand Painted Glass Decanter Or Serving Bottle C1860 - (reference SA1222364)
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