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Victorian Engraved Decanter C1880
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Victorian Engraved Decanter C1880

19th century
Sold 13 June 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A beautiful Victorian engraved decanter dating to c1870. It has its original facet cut stopper. The neck and body have been engraved a continuous fruiting vine which spiral down the neck and around the body. Polished pontil.

Date & Origin

England, c1880. Period of Victorian

Condition

Excellent. No chips cracks or restoration, clean and clear.

Dimensions

Height: 27cm (included stopper)

Diameter: 13.5cm.

Historical Relevance

Hand blown around the time the Carnegie Hall opens at 881 Seventh Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. Carnegie Hall is named after Andrew Carnegie (a Scotsman) who paid for its construction. Its main purpose was for use as a performance venue for classical music.

Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Etched Glass Decanter to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1066931
Dealers Internal Reference
NM2024031801
Description
Technical Description

A beautiful Victorian engraved decanter dating to c1870. It has its original facet cut stopper.

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The neck and body have been engraved a continuous fruiting vine which spiral down the neck and around the body.
Exhibit Antiques

Polished pontil.

fig 1. A clear glass Victorian decanter featuring engraved grape leaf motifs and a faceted crystal stopper against a neutral gradient background.
fig 1. Victorian Engraved Decanter C1880

Date & Origin

England, c1880. Period of Victorian

Condition

Excellent. No chips cracks or restoration, clean and clear.

Dimensions

Height: 27cm (included stopper)

Diameter: 13.5cm.

Historical Relevance

Hand blown around the time the Carnegie Hall opens at 881 Seventh Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. Carnegie Hall is named after Andrew Carnegie (a Scotsman) who paid for its construction. Its main purpose was for use as a performance venue for classical music.

Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Etched Glass Decanter to the 1880s.

Height
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1066931
Dealers Internal Ref
NM2024031801
Exhibit Antiques
Exhibit Antiques
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Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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A clear glass Victorian decanter featuring engraved grape leaf motifs and a faceted crystal stopper against a neutral gradient background.
Victorian Engraved Decanter c1880
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A clear glass Victorian decanter featuring engraved grape leaf motifs and a faceted crystal stopper against a neutral gradient background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecanters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLead Crystal, Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsGrape and vine engraving, Faceted crystal stopper, Bulbous body shape
  • SizeH 27 cm (11 in)

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Victorian glass decanters typically feature characteristic heavy lead crystal composition, intricate hand-engraved or acid-etched motifs, and distinctive faceted matching stoppers reflective of the periods manufacturing techniques.

These pieces were traditionally crafted from heavy flint glass or lead crystal, shaped using free-blowing or mould-blowing techniques, and finished with hand-cut facets and wheel-engraved surface designs.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the pontil mark on the base, minor surface wear consistent with age, the high lead content clarity of the crystal, and the hand-finished nature of the stopper grinding.

An antique decanter can be displayed on a bar cart, sideboard, or open shelving to introduce historical texture, catch natural light, and add functional elegance to a room scheme.

Clean antique glass gently using lukewarm water and mild detergent with a soft brush, avoiding harsh chemicals, extreme temperature changes, and abrasive scrubbers to preserve the delicate surface engraving.
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