SOLD – Georgian Prussian Decanter c1820

Description

Heading : Prussian Glass Decanter
Date : c1820
Origin : English
Colour  : Clear
Stopper : Original. ground. flute cut mushroom
Neck : 3 plain neck rings
Bowl : Slice and flute cutting
Pontil : polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 9 ¾ inches tall with 3 ¾ inch base.
Condition : Excellent. minor internal residue
Weight: 880 grams

Additional Information : Identical examples of Prussian Decanters in this style can be seen on page 250-51 plates 354 and 355 of ‘The Decanter ‘An Illustrated History Of Glass From 1650’ by Andy McConnell…yes the same cheerful highly entertaing chap on the Antiques Road Show.

References :

Miller’s Collecting Glass By Sarah Yates – Page 93.