Very Rare Victorian Ruby Red Cut Glass Decanter c1850

  
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We appreciate the depth of heritage that collecting embodies and love to be part of inspiring stories. Whether you're shopping for that next special gift or treating yourself, we build valued, lasting relationships. Very good, some minor chips to the rim and stopper as shown.

Height: 22.5cm Diameter: 10.8cm. A ruby cut glass decanter. The neck features two slice cut neck rings above a body decorated with slice and pillar flute cuts. These cuts continue to the base.

The original matching stopper remains. This is a very unusual and rare form. There are some attributes which would point to English manufacture and then there are others which could point to German or French manufacture.

Either way, we have never come across this exact form before and although we have a number of excellent reference books on decanters, including both of Andy McConnell's, unfortunately, we couldn't find another example as a reference. A rare occurrence today with the sheer volume of information available both on and offline. Hand-blown around the time Queen Victoria married her cousin, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. The item "Very Rare Victorian Ruby Red Cut Glass Decanter c1850" is in sale since Thursday, May 16, 2019. This item is in the category "Pottery, Porcelain & Glass\Glass\Date-Lined Glass\Victorian (c.

The seller is "exhibitantiques" and is located in Whitburn. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country of Origin: Britain
• Colour: Red
• Style: Victorian
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Object Type: Decanter
• Glassmaking Technique: Hand Blown
• Type of Glass: Cut Glass
• Glassware Type: Antique