Engraved Georgian Taper Decanter c1780

Description

Heading : 18th Century taper decanter
Date : c1780
Period : George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Stopper : Ground lozenge
Neck : Two angular applied neck rings
Body : Engraved with fruiting vines and RUM set within a cartouche
Base : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 28.5cm tall and approximately 11cm in diameter
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. clean and clear
Restoration : None
Weight : 628 grams

References : You can find examples of engraved and cut taper decanters within ‘The Decanter. An Illustrated Hisory Of Glass from 1790’ by Andy McConnell. page 179