Antique Pair Etched Glass Decanters and Stoppers 19th

Name: Antique Pair Etched Glass Decanters and Stoppers 19th Century
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1057547
Price: 275 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDecanters
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialGlass, Cut Crystal
ColourClear
MotifsDiamond cut body, Faceted neck, Spherical stopper, Faceted collar
SizeH 29.5 cm (12 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This pair of Victorian decanters originates from the nineteenth century around 1870. The glass objects are constructed from clear cut crystal glass, presenting a transparent appearance throughout the bodies, necks, and stoppers. Each piece includes a bulbous base covered in a diamond-cut pattern, a long neck with vertical faceting, and a matching spherical stopper with a faceted grid design. The detailed work also incorporates fine leaf pattern etching across the upper body and faceted collars at the top of the necks. Individual items measure 29.5 cm high, 14 cm wide, and 14 cm deep. Such vessels suit placement on a sideboard top in a dining room or a gentleman's library. They serve both decorative and practical purposes during dining experiences, holding beverages while providing a traditional aesthetic. The clear material and geometric patterns reflect ambient light, fitting formal interior settings. The matching pair provides symmetry when displayed together on flat surfaces.

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Decanters became popular tableware items in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as glassmakers refined techniques for lead crystal production and surface cutting. During the Victorian era, intricate geometric patterns and heavy cut facets were widely produced to display spirits and wine on dining sideboards.

Nineteenth-century decanters were primarily manufactured using lead crystal or clear soda-lime glass, shaped by free-blowing or mold-blowing techniques before being hand-cut on abrasive wheels to create diamond and panel facets.

Authentic nineteenth-century glass decanters frequently exhibit pontil marks on the base, slight variations in hand-cut patterns, precise ground-glass stoppers fitted specifically to individual necks, and light wear patterns along contact points consistent with age.

Antique glass decanters can be arranged as pairs or grouped in varying heights on a wooden sideboard, silver drinks tray, or bar cart to reflect light and add architectural interest to modern living spaces.

Decanters should be washed by hand using warm water and mild soap, avoiding rapid temperature changes to prevent cracking. To clean interior residue, use specialized nylon cleaning beads or white vinegar solutions, ensuring the vessel dries completely before replacing the stopper.

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