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Victorian Silver Mounted Amethyst Glass Decanter by Henry Matthews, Birmingham C. 1875
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Victorian Silver Mounted Amethyst Glass Decanter by Henry Matthews, Birmingham C. 1875

19th century
Description

This fabulous Victorian amethyst glass flagon decanter and stopper is mounted with an embossed silver collar by the renowned Henry Matthews. The presence of the Duy marks dates it to pre 1880. This style of flagon decanter (often referred to as onion or compressed claret jug) dates it circa 1875. The back with a very decorative clear glass "celery" handle, The neck with a faceted clear glass stopper.The hallmarked siler sleeve embossed with a fruiting grapevine design with trailing leaves and scrolls. The base with polished pontil mark.

Hallmarks:

HM for Henry Matthews.

Birmingham Duty Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter indistinct.

Dimensions:

Height: 21cm / 8.4 inches.

Width: 13cm / 5 inches.

Depth: 10cm / 3.4 inches.

Condition:

Glass in very good condition.

No chips, no cracks.

Stopper in very good condition.

Silver sleeve with visible seam and a few pin prick holes, commensurate with age and use.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

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Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Amethyst Glass Decanter to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225774
Dealers Internal Reference
JUIL76
Description
This fabulous Victorian amethyst glass flagon decanter and stopper is mounted with an embossed silver collar by the renowned Henry Matthews. The presence of the Duy marks dates it to pre 1880.
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This style of flagon decanter (often referred to as onion or compressed claret jug) dates it circa 1875.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The back with a very decorative clear glass "celery" handle, The neck with a faceted clear glass stopper.The hallmarked siler sleeve embossed with a fruiting grapevine design with trailing leaves and scrolls. The base with polished pontil mark.

fig 1. A Victorian bulbous amethyst purple glass decanter featuring an embossed silver collar, a clear glass handle, and a faceted clear glass stopper.
fig 1. Victorian Silver Mounted Amethyst Glass Decanter by Henry Matthews, Birmingham C. 1875

Hallmarks:

HM for Henry Matthews.

Birmingham Duty Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter indistinct.

Dimensions:

Height: 21cm / 8.4 inches.

Width: 13cm / 5 inches.

Depth: 10cm / 3.4 inches.

Condition:

Glass in very good condition.

fig 2. A Victorian bulbous amethyst purple glass decanter featuring an embossed silver collar, a clear glass handle, and a faceted clear glass stopper.
fig 2. Victorian Silver Mounted Amethyst Glass Decanter by Henry Matthews, Birmingham C. 1875

No chips, no cracks.

Stopper in very good condition.

Silver sleeve with visible seam and a few pin prick holes, commensurate with age and use.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

fig 3. A Victorian bulbous amethyst purple glass decanter featuring an embossed silver collar, a clear glass handle, and a faceted clear glass stopper.
fig 3. Victorian Silver Mounted Amethyst Glass Decanter by Henry Matthews, Birmingham C. 1875

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Amethyst Glass Decanter to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225774
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIL76
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A Victorian bulbous amethyst purple glass decanter featuring an embossed silver collar, a clear glass handle, and a faceted clear glass stopper.

VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED AMETHYST GLASS DECANTER BY HENRY MATTHEWS, BIRMINGHAM C. 1875

Archive II A Victorian bulbous amethyst purple glass decanter featuring an embossed silver collar, a clear glass handle, and a faceted clear glass stopper. View II
Archive III A Victorian bulbous amethyst purple glass decanter featuring an embossed silver collar, a clear glass handle, and a faceted clear glass stopper. View III
Archive IV A Victorian bulbous amethyst purple glass decanter featuring an embossed silver collar, a clear glass handle, and a faceted clear glass stopper. View IV
Archive V A Victorian bulbous amethyst purple glass decanter featuring an embossed silver collar, a clear glass handle, and a faceted clear glass stopper. View V
Archive VI A Victorian bulbous amethyst purple glass decanter featuring an embossed silver collar, a clear glass handle, and a faceted clear glass stopper. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian bulbous amethyst purple glass decanter featuring an embossed silver collar, a clear glass handle, and a faceted clear glass stopper. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian bulbous amethyst purple glass decanter featuring an embossed silver collar, a clear glass handle, and a faceted clear glass stopper. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian bulbous amethyst purple glass decanter featuring an embossed silver collar, a clear glass handle, and a faceted clear glass stopper. View IX
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A Victorian bulbous amethyst purple glass decanter featuring an embossed silver collar, a clear glass handle, and a faceted clear glass stopper.
VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED AMETHYST GLASS DECANTER BY HENRY MATTHEWS, BIRMINGHAM C. 1875
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A Victorian bulbous amethyst purple glass decanter featuring an embossed silver collar, a clear glass handle, and a faceted clear glass stopper.
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FAQs

A Victorian silver-mounted decanter is a decorative liquid vessel produced during the nineteenth century, combining hand-blown or cut glass with an ornamental sterling silver collar or mount around the neck.

These vessels were crafted using lead crystal or tinted blown glass, such as amethyst, cobalt, or ruby glass. Mounts were fashioned from sterling silver or silver plate, often featuring intricate repousse or chased decoration, alongside a ground-glass stopper.

Authentic pieces display official assay hallmarks stamped into the silver collar, indicating the maker, purity, assay office, and date letter. Additionally, genuine period glass often features a polished pontil mark on the base and a custom ground-glass stopper fitted precisely to the neck.

Decanters are frequently placed on a dining sideboard, bar cart, or tray within a living room. Pairing coloured glass vessels with polished metal trays creates visual contrast and highlights the rich tone of the glass under interior lighting.

The interior should be rinsed with lukewarm water and mild dish soap, avoiding extreme temperature changes that cause thermal shock. Silver collars require delicate hand-polishing with a soft cloth and specialised silver foam, ensuring polish does not seep into the glass joint.
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