Georgian Mallet Decanter with Gilding for Rum c1800

Description

Heading : A Georgian Mallet Decanter with Gilding for Rum c1800
Date : 1780-1820
Period : George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Stopper : Lozenge-shaped; enamelled gilt foliate design and the last vestiges of a letter R – scratched numeral 12 to match base
Neck : three applied annular rings below a flat-topped. round-edged lip and rim
Body : mallet shaped – slight tapering towards the base; gilded foliate design around a navette with RUM to the centre; further gilding between the lower two rings to the neck. and around the top rim; scratched numeral 12 as above
Base : broad polished pontil
Glass Type : Lead.
Size :    23.8 cm to top of stopper
Condition : Excellent; no chips. cracks or flakes; gilding varies from perfect to a little worn on the neck rim; minor bubble inclusions to the body and mossing to the base
Restoration : none
Weight : 528 grams