Victorian Bristol Blue Glass Mell Decanter c1840

Description

Heading : Bristol blue glass mell decanter c1840
Period : George IV – Victoria
Origin : England
Colour : Bristol blue
Stopper : Sherry cork stopper
Neck : Long tapered
Body : Mell or ‘ships decanter’
Base : Broad polished pontil
Glass Type : Lead.
Size :   24.8 cm to top of stopper. 17.3cm diameter
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks – as mentioned the cork is ill fitting although it will certainly still function. Some limescale residue inside the base
Restoration : None
Weight :  594 grams

An antique decanter that is ready to serve