It was listed by Exhibit Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
England, c1820
Condition
The poring rim has a few small nibbles through use, very minor. Clean and clear.
Dimensions
Height: 23cm Diameter: 9cm
Technical Description
A tall early 19th-century frame square decanter. It has its original ball knopped, cut, mushroom stopper. A slice cut collar descends to the shoulder. Two plain sections separated by three fine cut bands.
Large polished pontil to base.
Comments
As a general rule, in the world of antiques, the word "rare" means nothing these days... it's applied all the time to even the most mundane common antiques and thus, unfortunately, we have all switched off from the significance of the word itself. So instead of saying that this decanter is rare, I would instead say take another look at it. You will almost certainly have never seen another example of this decanter...anywhere...I certainly haven't...and even master Andy McConnell, who in my opinion has produced two of the best glass decanter books ever written... doesn't show an example.
So...is it rare...you bet your life it is.
What it needs is a good 25-year-old Lagavulin Single Malt Whisky to make it shine.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Exhibit Antiques Profile Page
Large Georgian Framed Square Glass Decanter C1820
