A Fine Regency Period Cut Glass Decanter c1815

Description

Heading : A cut glass Prussian decanter
Date : c1815
Period : George III- George IV
Origin :  England
Colour : Clear. grey blue hue
Stopper : Scallop cut lozenge
Neck : Slice cut with two facet cut applied neck rings. Decagonal rim
Body : Prussian. Two bands of high relief cut diamonds and lozenges
Base : Polished with polished pontil
Glass Type : Lead.
Size :    25.5cms cm to top of stopper
Condition : Good. Some wear to the base as anticipated
Restoration : A 5mm x3mm flake chip on the rim has been professionally filled *
Weight :  925grams

* The fill is only visible with very bright light or ultra violet. The alternative would have been to grind out the chip and polish. This approach ensured that the decanter retains its original shape and integrity. See The Decanter p101.