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Victorian Pub Sherry Decanter C1890
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Victorian Pub Sherry Decanter C1890

19th century
Description

This fascinating VICTORIAN PUB SHERRY DECANTER advertises ‘SHERRY 1/- PER GLASS’. The letters are cut into the glass and then painted or gilded.

It is wondrous to think that prices remained so stable that Pubs were prepared to buy such Decanters.

A rare survivor symbolising the heyday of the Victorian Pub.

The stopper, which has small chips to the base, fits well in the Decanter and is of the same period but we cannot guarantee it is the original.

Overall Height: 12.5 inches (32 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. Please email for our current Overseas Shipping charges.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Pub Sherry Decanter to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09708903
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Wheel-cut lettering with rubbed gilding: late 19th-century barware.
Star-cut base covering the pontil mark: standard late Victorian practice.
Ground stopper shank and neck: traditional glass-to-glass fit.
Circular friction marks around the underside rim: decades of standing on counter tops.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244129
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Description
This fascinating VICTORIAN PUB SHERRY DECANTER advertises ‘SHERRY 1/- PER GLASS’. The letters are cut into the glass and then painted or gilded.
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It is wondrous to think that prices remained so stable that Pubs were prepared to buy such Decanters.
Shaun King Antiques
fig 1. A clear glass Victorian pub decanter featuring a tapered conical body with gold gilt lettering reading SHERRY per 112 glass, topped with a faceted glass stopper.
fig 1. Victorian Pub Sherry Decanter C1890

A rare survivor symbolising the heyday of the Victorian Pub.

The stopper, which has small chips to the base, fits well in the Decanter and is of the same period but we cannot guarantee it is the original.

Overall Height: 12.5 inches (32 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. Please email for our current Overseas Shipping charges.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Pub Sherry Decanter to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09708903
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Wheel-cut lettering with rubbed gilding: late 19th-century barware.
Star-cut base covering the pontil mark: standard late Victorian practice.
Ground stopper shank and neck: traditional glass-to-glass fit.
Circular friction marks around the underside rim: decades of standing on counter tops.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244129
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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Archive I A clear glass Victorian pub decanter featuring a tapered conical body with gold gilt lettering reading SHERRY per 112 glass, topped with a faceted glass stopper.

Victorian Pub Sherry Decanter C1890

Archive II A clear glass Victorian pub decanter featuring a tapered conical body with gold gilt lettering reading SHERRY per 112 glass, topped with a faceted glass stopper. View II
Archive III A clear glass Victorian pub decanter featuring a tapered conical body with gold gilt lettering reading SHERRY per 112 glass, topped with a faceted glass stopper. View III
Archive IV A clear glass Victorian pub decanter featuring a tapered conical body with gold gilt lettering reading SHERRY per 112 glass, topped with a faceted glass stopper. View IV
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A clear glass Victorian pub decanter featuring a tapered conical body with gold gilt lettering reading SHERRY per 112 glass, topped with a faceted glass stopper.
VICTORIAN PUB SHERRY DECANTER c1890
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A clear glass Victorian pub decanter featuring a tapered conical body with gold gilt lettering reading SHERRY per 112 glass, topped with a faceted glass stopper.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecanters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialClear Glass, Gold Leaf
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsFaceted stopper, Gilt lettering, Starburst cut base, Tapered conical body
  • SizeH 32 cm (13 in)

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During the late 19th century, British public houses utilized dedicated commercial decanters displayed behind the bar to store and serve popular spirits and fortified wines. These vessels often featured clear gilded or etched script indicating both the contents and the price per glass to assist bar staff and inform patrons.

Victorian decanters were primarily manufactured from blown or moulded lead crystal glass. Decorative features included hand-cut geometric patterns, ground-in stoppers for airtight seals, and hand-applied gold leaf or enamel lettering.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-accurate hand-gilding or acid etching, evidence of wear on the base from commercial counter use, and minor inclusions or pontil marks within the glass. Ground stoppers are often numbered to match the specific decanter neck.

Antique barware is frequently styled on drinks trolleys, sideboards, or within glass-fronted cabinets. Arranging decanters of varying heights alongside brass trays or vintage glassware creates a focal point in dining rooms or living spaces.

Avoid dishwashers and harsh chemical cleaners, as these dissolve gold leaf gilding. Wash the interior gently with lukewarm water and mild soap, ensuring water does not rub vigorously against external gilded lettering.
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