Georgian Decanter English C1810 18th Century

Name: Georgian Decanter English C1810
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1241755
Price: 150 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDecanters
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialGlass, Lead Glass
ColourClear
MotifsApplied neck rings, Disc stopper, Polished base
SizeH 27.5 cm (11 in) x W 10.5 cm (4 in)

This Georgian English decanter from around 1810 originates from the Regency era, constructed from clear lead glass with a polished base. The vessel presents a tapering silhouette complemented by three applied blade neck rings and a flat circular disc stopper featuring a central bullseye lozenge design. The glass surface exhibits clarity from professional cleaning while retaining its historic form. The piece measures 27.5 cm high by 10.5 cm wide. In a contemporary home, this decanter serves as a practical vessel for wine or spirits, suitable for display on a sideboard top or within a gentleman's library setting. The traditional craftsmanship of the Georgian period provides a functional table accessory that integrates into classic and modern interior schemes alike. The clear material allows the contents to remain visible during service, bringing period character to dining spaces or entertaining areas.

FAQs

English Georgian decanters, typically produced between 1714 and 1830, are characterised by hand-blown heavy lead glass construction, applied neck rings, and ground stoppers designed for serving wine and spirits.

Georgian glassmakers used high-lead content flint glass to achieve optical clarity and weight, shaping items by hand-blowing and adding applied hot glass rings to the neck to improve grip during pouring.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit minor asymmetrical variations from hand-blowing, a distinct grey or blue tone characteristic of early lead glass, matching ground glass on the stopper and inner neck, and expected wear on the base.

Place a Georgian glass decanter on a timber drinks tray, a dining room sideboard, or an open bar cart alongside modern glassware to create a balanced, layered display.

Wash the interior by hand using lukewarm water, mild soap, and flexible glass cleaning brushes, ensuring the piece is completely dried in a temperate environment to prevent water clouding.

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