Georgian Decanter – Taper with Engraving c1780

Description

Heading : Georgian decanter – taper with engraving
Date : c1780
Period : George III
Origin : England 
Colour : Clear 
Stopper : Faceted disc
Neck : Irregular hexagonal facet cut
Body : Taper with intaglio star cuts and finger bottoms
Base : Moulded
Glass Type : Lead.
Size :    24.5cm to top of stopper, 8.2cm diameter base
Condition : Excellent, a little fritting to the stopper but no chips or cracks to the body. There is a small area of unfinished cutting at the base of the stopper.
Restoration : None
Weight :  444 grams