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Rare Georgian Purple / Amethyst Glass Mell Decanter C1830
Status:This item has been sold Sold by:Exhibit Antiques
Technical Description
A very fine 19th century glass mell decanter. It has a wonderful narrow elegant neck, a polished pontil and is a very unusual colour. In normal room light, the decanter looks a soft amethyst but under brighter light seems to be a light purple or sea blue...quite stunning.
Date & Origin
England, c1830. Period of William IV.
Condition
Age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration, clean and clear.
Dimensions
Height: 22cm Diameter: 17cm.
Historical Context
Hand-blown around the time McVitie''s was founded as McVitie & Price''s biscuit bakery in Edinburgh.
Internal Reference: 2023061501
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA995972
Dateline of this antique is 1800
Height is 22cm (8.7inches)Width is 17cm (6.7inches)Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
Antique SA995972 shown on this page was made in 1800. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1800
ANTIQUE SA995972
CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Exhibit Antiques
Specialists in 18th & 19th Century Antique Glass
Lanarkshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 01501 228 282
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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