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Antique Georgian Engraved Blue Glass Mell Decanter C1830
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Antique Georgian Engraved Blue Glass Mell Decanter C1830

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

"Whiskey" 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 William IV.

Condition

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

Dimensions

Height without stopper: 22cm

Height with stopper: 26cm

Diameter: 17.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Blue Glass Decanter to the Regency era.

Independent Date Check ID 09715238
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques DateRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-215 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE REGENCY ERA:
Deep polished pontil in the base: hand-blown glass technique.
Wheel-engraved fruiting vines: hand decoration typical of early nineteenth-century decanters.
Tapering neck with broad rim: classic mell form made for wine or spirits.
Scattered scratches on the underside: natural wear from long use on hard surfaces.

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
SA1245034
Dealers Internal Reference
2026020131
Description
Technical Description

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

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

Polished pontil.

fig 1. A cobalt blue glass mell decanter with an elongated neck, wide base engraved with grapevines, and a silver ring stopper marked WHISKEY.
fig 1. Antique Georgian Engraved Blue 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. A cobalt blue glass mell decanter with an elongated neck, wide base engraved with grapevines, and a silver ring stopper marked WHISKEY.
fig 2. Antique Georgian Engraved Blue Glass Mell Decanter C1830

Date & Origin

England, c1830. Period of William IV.

Condition

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

Dimensions

Height without stopper: 22cm

Height with stopper: 26cm

Diameter: 17.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Blue Glass Decanter to the Regency era.

Independent Date Report ID 09715238
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques datingRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-215 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Regency era:
Deep polished pontil in the base: hand-blown glass technique.
Wheel-engraved fruiting vines: hand decoration typical of early nineteenth-century decanters.
Tapering neck with broad rim: classic mell form made for wine or spirits.
Scattered scratches on the underside: natural wear from long use on hard surfaces.

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 Ref
SA1245034
Dealers Internal Ref
2026020131
Exhibit Antiques
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A cobalt blue glass mell decanter with an elongated neck, wide base engraved with grapevines, and a silver ring stopper marked WHISKEY.
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Archive I A cobalt blue glass mell decanter with an elongated neck, wide base engraved with grapevines, and a silver ring stopper marked WHISKEY.

Antique Georgian Engraved Blue Glass Mell Decanter C1830

Archive II A cobalt blue glass mell decanter with an elongated neck, wide base engraved with grapevines, and a silver ring stopper marked WHISKEY. View II
Archive III A cobalt blue glass mell decanter with an elongated neck, wide base engraved with grapevines, and a silver ring stopper marked WHISKEY. View III
Archive IV A cobalt blue glass mell decanter with an elongated neck, wide base engraved with grapevines, and a silver ring stopper marked WHISKEY. View IV
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A cobalt blue glass mell decanter with an elongated neck, wide base engraved with grapevines, and a silver ring stopper marked WHISKEY.
Antique Georgian Engraved Blue Glass Mell Decanter c1830
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A cobalt blue glass mell decanter with an elongated neck, wide base engraved with grapevines, and a silver ring stopper marked WHISKEY.
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  • ObjectDecanters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialCobalt Glass, Silver Metal
  • ColourCobalt Blue
  • MotifsMell shape, Grapevine engraving, Ring stopper, Slender elongated neck

This nineteenth-century Georgian mell decanter originates from England, dating to the Regency period around 1830 during the reign of William IV. Made from cobalt blue glass with a silver metal fitting, the piece takes a mell shape featuring a wide rounded base, a slender elongated neck, and a flared rim. The exterior exhibits fine grapevine engraving across the body, complemented by a silver ring stopper marked with the word WHISKEY at the top and a polished pontil underneath. The decanter stands 22 cm in height without the stopper, reaching 26 cm with the stopper in place, and measures 17.5 cm in diameter. Ideal for display in a gentleman's library, the decanter suits placement on a sideboard top for serving spirits at home.

A mell decanter is a early 19th-century glass vessel defined by a wide, turnip-shaped or flattened lower body and an elongated, slender neck used for storing and serving spirits or wine.

These pieces were typically blown from lead crystal glass infused with cobalt oxide to create the deep blue colour, often finished with hand-engraved motifs and fitted metal or glass stoppers.

Authentic period examples generally display polished or ground pontil scars at the base, period-appropriate hand-engraving, subtle surface wear consistent with age, and custom-fitted stoppers.

Coloured glass decanters can be styled on a polished timber sideboard, a vintage bar cart, or within a styled bookcase where ambient light highlights the depth of the glass.

Coloured glass should be hand-washed gently using lukewarm water and mild detergent, avoiding harsh abrasives, dishwashers, and rapid thermal shifts that can cause stress cracks.
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