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Antique 19th-century Engraved Green Glass Mell Decanter C1830
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Antique 19th-century Engraved Green Glass Mell Decanter C1830

19th century
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A 19th-century Green glass Mell decanter or wine carafe c1830.

Mother of pearl "Rum" cork stopper, the decanter is beautifully engraved with fruiting vine, with a tapering neck and flared rim. Polished pontil.

We have an article on 19th-century Mell decanters, which you can find on our website or by selecting the link below.

Identification of Antique Glass | The Mell Glass Decanter

A small excerpt from the article- "Mell decanters were trailblazers in the world of glassware, being the first in Britain to be predominantly crafted in vibrant colours. They came in various sizes, ranging from the compact 0.5-litre "personal" versions to the impressive "double magnums" holding up to 3 litres. However, these sizes are rare; the most common variant is the "magnum", which typically holds around 1.5 litres."

Date & Origin

England, c1830. Period of King William IV.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. no chips, cracks or restoration, clean and clear inside.

Dimensions

Height without stopper: 21cm

Height with stopper: 24cm

Diameter: 16.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Engraved Green Glass Decanter to the Regency era.

Independent Date Check ID 09715224
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques DateRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-210 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE REGENCY ERA:
Polished pontil mark on the underside: hand-blown glass finished before modern mould techniques.
Wheel-engraved fruiting vines: hand cutting directly into the coloured glass.
Mother-of-pearl stopper plaque labelled Rum: traditional early nineteenth-century spirit labelling.

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.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245032
Dealers Internal Reference
2026020130
Description
Description

A 19th-century Green glass Mell decanter or wine carafe c1830.

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Mother of pearl "Rum" cork stopper, the decanter is beautifully engraved with fruiting vine, with a tapering neck and flared rim.
Exhibit Antiques

Polished pontil.

fig 1. An early 19th-century emerald green glass mell decanter with engraved grapevine motifs around the base and a stopper inscribed Rum.
fig 1. Antique 19th-century Engraved Green Glass Mell Decanter C1830

We have an article on 19th-century Mell decanters, which you can find on our website or by selecting the link below.

Identification of Antique Glass | The Mell Glass Decanter

A small excerpt from the article- "Mell decanters were trailblazers in the world of glassware, being the first in Britain to be predominantly crafted in vibrant colours. They came in various sizes, ranging from the compact 0.5-litre "personal" versions to the impressive "double magnums" holding up to 3 litres. However, these sizes are rare; the most common variant is the "magnum", which typically holds around 1.5 litres."

fig 2. An early 19th-century emerald green glass mell decanter with engraved grapevine motifs around the base and a stopper inscribed Rum.
fig 2. Antique 19th-century Engraved Green Glass Mell Decanter C1830

Date & Origin

England, c1830. Period of King William IV.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. no chips, cracks or restoration, clean and clear inside.

Dimensions

Height without stopper: 21cm

Height with stopper: 24cm

Diameter: 16.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Engraved Green Glass Decanter to the Regency era.

Independent Date Report ID 09715224
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques datingRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-210 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Regency era:
Polished pontil mark on the underside: hand-blown glass finished before modern mould techniques.
Wheel-engraved fruiting vines: hand cutting directly into the coloured glass.
Mother-of-pearl stopper plaque labelled Rum: traditional early nineteenth-century spirit labelling.

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.

Reference Numbers
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SA1245032
Dealers Internal Ref
2026020130
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Archive I An early 19th-century emerald green glass mell decanter with engraved grapevine motifs around the base and a stopper inscribed Rum.

Antique 19th-century Engraved Green Glass Mell Decanter C1830

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Archive IV An early 19th-century emerald green glass mell decanter with engraved grapevine motifs around the base and a stopper inscribed Rum. View IV
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An early 19th-century emerald green glass mell decanter with engraved grapevine motifs around the base and a stopper inscribed Rum.
Antique 19th-Century Engraved green Glass Mell Decanter c1830
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An early 19th-century emerald green glass mell decanter with engraved grapevine motifs around the base and a stopper inscribed Rum.
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  • ObjectDecanters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Regency
  • MaterialGlass, Silver
  • ColourEmerald Green
  • MotifsBulbous mell body, narrow elongated neck, wheel-engraved grapevine motif, labelled stopper

This Regency emerald green glass mell decanter originates from England around 1830 during the period of King William IV. The piece takes a bulbous mell form with a narrow elongated neck, a flared rim, and a polished pontil on the base. Fine wheel-engraved grapevine motifs decorate the body, accompanied by a mother-of-pearl cork stopper inscribed with the word "Rum" on an oval plaque. The item has an emerald green colour, a polished finish, and a silver-toned stopper element with black lettering. Measuring 24 cm in total height with the stopper, 21 cm in height without, and 16.5 cm in diameter, this decanter suits display on a sideboard top in a gentleman's library or dining room. The clean glass shows age-related wear without chips, cracks, or restoration.

A mell decanter features a broad, bulbous body reminiscent of a honey pot or onion shape paired with a slender neck. Popular in Great Britain during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, these vessels were designed primarily for serving wine, port, and spirits at formal dining tables.

Coloured 19th-century decanters were typically hand-blown using lead or potash glass tinted with metallic oxides, such as iron or copper for green tones. Decorators used copper wheel engraving to etch motifs directly onto the surface, often paired with silver or mother-of-pearl stopper labels.

Authentic period pieces usually show a snapped or ground pontil mark on the base, slight irregularities in hand-blown glass thickness, and natural wear consistent with age on the resting surface. Surface engravings should exhibit crisp wheel-cut detailing rather than acid-etched uniformity.

Display the decanter on a timber sideboard, a polished brass drinks trolley, or inside a glass cabinet to catch natural light. Pairing coloured glass with contrasting silver trays or modern bar accessories creates balanced visual depth.

Wash hand-blown glass by hand using lukewarm water and mild dish liquid, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners and dishwashers. Dry the interior thoroughly to prevent mineral deposits, and handle silver-topped stoppers with care using dedicated metal polish if required.
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