Engraved Octagonal Mallet Decanter c1750

Description

Heading : Engraved 18th century decanter
Date : c1750
Origin : Sweden or Northern Europe
Colour : Clear
Neck : Applied string ring
Body : Octagonal. engraved with a floral sprig on the two largest faces
Pontil : Snapped    
Glass Type : Soda
Size : 25cm tall with an 11.2cm base
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. clean and clear
Restoration : None
Weight : 511 grams

References : similar examples can be found within

The Decanter an Illustrated history of glass from 1650 By Andy McConnell – Page 156 Plate 219. Attributed to the Henrikstorp glasshouse in Sweden