Technical Description
A rare Thomas Webb Shaft and Globe Decanter. It has its original hollow ball stopper engraved with a band of small ovals which are mirrored on the neck and body of the decanter. Four scroll feet with Webb trademark lion masks above. Comes with a pair of matching tumblers probably used for spirits such as Whisky. Polished pontils.
Date & Origin
England, c1870. Period of Victoria.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration. Clean and clear.
Dimensions
Decanter Height: 29.5cm Diameter: 12cm.
Glasses Height: 10.7cm Diameter 6cm
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time the first section of the London Underground Railway opened to the public, running from Paddington to Farringdon Street.
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Internal Reference: 2022010403
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA873287
Dateline of this antique is 1870
Height is 29.5cm (11.6inches)
Width is 12cm (4.7inches)
Depth is 12cm (4.7inches)
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