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A Late Victorian Leather-bound Faux Book Decanter Set
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A Late Victorian Leather-bound Faux Book Decanter Set

19th century
Description

A Circa 1890, French Leather- bound Faux decanter set. The books open to reveal a clear glass decanter with gold leaf decoration. Also two, of originally four, Liquor glasses with gilt rims . Unfortunately two are missing, which is reflected in the price.

Price includes postage to within the UK. Worldwide shipping arranged at extra cost.

Date of Manufacture

Pear Tree Antiques has dated this Faux Book Decanter Set to the 1890s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09723246
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Moulded glass decanter with hand-gilded line decoration: typical late 19th-century French barware.
Matching maker number painted on the stopper neck: original factory pairing.
Calf leather bindings with handling wear and surface scuffing.
Interior tray fitted for four glasses, with period mottled paper linings.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1246178
Dealers Internal Reference
HFOS1308
Description
A Circa 1890, French Leather- bound Faux decanter set. The books open to reveal a clear glass decanter with gold leaf decoration. Also two, of originally four, Liquor glasses with gilt rims . Unfortunately two are missing, which is reflected in the price.

Price includes postage to within the UK. Worldwide shipping arranged at extra cost.

Date of Manufacture

Pear Tree Antiques has dated this Faux Book Decanter Set to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 09723246
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Moulded glass decanter with hand-gilded line decoration: typical late 19th-century French barware.
Matching maker number painted on the stopper neck: original factory pairing.
Calf leather bindings with handling wear and surface scuffing.
Interior tray fitted for four glasses, with period mottled paper linings.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1246178
Dealers Internal Ref
HFOS1308
Pear Tree Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2021
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Pear Tree Antiques Profile Page

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A late Victorian faux book decanter set featuring a hinged leather-bound box styled as stacked volumes containing a square glass decanter and two small gold-rimmed glasses.
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Archive I A late Victorian faux book decanter set featuring a hinged leather-bound box styled as stacked volumes containing a square glass decanter and two small gold-rimmed glasses.

A Late Victorian Leather-bound Faux Book Decanter Set

Archive II A late Victorian faux book decanter set featuring a hinged leather-bound box styled as stacked volumes containing a square glass decanter and two small gold-rimmed glasses. View II
Archive III A late Victorian faux book decanter set featuring a hinged leather-bound box styled as stacked volumes containing a square glass decanter and two small gold-rimmed glasses. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian faux book decanter set featuring a hinged leather-bound box styled as stacked volumes containing a square glass decanter and two small gold-rimmed glasses. View IV
Archive V A late Victorian faux book decanter set featuring a hinged leather-bound box styled as stacked volumes containing a square glass decanter and two small gold-rimmed glasses. View V
Archive VI A late Victorian faux book decanter set featuring a hinged leather-bound box styled as stacked volumes containing a square glass decanter and two small gold-rimmed glasses. View VI
Archive VII A late Victorian faux book decanter set featuring a hinged leather-bound box styled as stacked volumes containing a square glass decanter and two small gold-rimmed glasses. View VII
Archive VIII A late Victorian faux book decanter set featuring a hinged leather-bound box styled as stacked volumes containing a square glass decanter and two small gold-rimmed glasses. View VIII
Archive IX A late Victorian faux book decanter set featuring a hinged leather-bound box styled as stacked volumes containing a square glass decanter and two small gold-rimmed glasses. View IX
Archive X A late Victorian faux book decanter set featuring a hinged leather-bound box styled as stacked volumes containing a square glass decanter and two small gold-rimmed glasses. View X
Archive XI A late Victorian faux book decanter set featuring a hinged leather-bound box styled as stacked volumes containing a square glass decanter and two small gold-rimmed glasses. View XI
Archive XII A late Victorian faux book decanter set featuring a hinged leather-bound box styled as stacked volumes containing a square glass decanter and two small gold-rimmed glasses. View XII
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Pear Tree Antiques
Telephone 07974 570540
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Malmesbury
Wiltshire
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Verified Since Apr 2021
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A late Victorian faux book decanter set featuring a hinged leather-bound box styled as stacked volumes containing a square glass decanter and two small gold-rimmed glasses.
A Late Victorian Leather-bound Faux Book Decanter Set
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A late Victorian faux book decanter set featuring a hinged leather-bound box styled as stacked volumes containing a square glass decanter and two small gold-rimmed glasses.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecanter Sets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLeather, Wood, Glass, Paper
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFaux book spines, Gilded tooling, Marbled lining, Gold-rimmed glassware
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This late Victorian decanter set takes the form of a hinged, leather-bound box styled as stacked volumes in a warm brown shade with gilded tooling and marbled interior lining. The exterior features decorative faux book spines with gold accents, opening to reveal a central square glass decanter adorned with gold leaf decoration, accompanied by two small glass vessels with gilt rims, while two additional matching glasses are absent. The box measures 18 cm high, 12 cm wide, and 10 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this piece suits placement on a bookshelf, desk, or side table within a study, library, or living room. It functions as a decorative container for spirits or liqueurs while doubling as a decorative object resembling antique literature, fitting traditional or eclectic interior schemes.

FAQs

A faux book decanter set is a nineteenth-century novelty container designed to resemble stacked leather-bound volumes, concealing internal compartments for glass decanters and liqueur glasses.

These items were typically constructed from a wooden core wrapped in gilded and tooled leather, lined with marbled paper or velvet, and fitted with glass or crystal decanters.

Authentic pieces feature period gilded tool work, natural surface wear on the leather, historical marbled paper linings, and glass bottles showing signs of hand-finishing or age-appropriate wear.

Style the piece open on a dark wood bookshelf, side table, or drinks trolley to showcase the internal glass bottles while contributing to a classic library aesthetic.

Clean the glassware by hand using mild warm water, while treating the exterior leather with specialized leather cream to prevent cracking and keeping the box out of direct sunlight.
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