SOLD – Large Georgian Regency Decanter c1835

Description

Heading : A Giant Regency Decanter
Date : c1835
Period : William IV
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Stopper : Original hollow mushroom
Shoulders : A band of Printie cuts with blaze cut panels of the lower shoulders
Bowl : Prism cut bands
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 13 inches tall and approx with 3 3/4 inch square base   
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks to the decanter which is also clean and clear. There are chips to the base of the peg on the stopper as shown.
Restoration : None
Weight: 1570 Grams

You can see a similar form in amber glass on page 344 of “The Decanter. An Illustrated History of Glass from 1650’ by Andy McConnell’ which is a fantastic read. superbly researched and well presented. This is an outstanding example. it holds 64 fluid ounces. four pints. two quarts . call it what you will.