SOLD – Georgian Bristol Blue Gilded Barrel Decanters c1800

Description

Heading : Three Bristol Blue Barrel Decanters
Date : c1800
Period : George III    
Origin : England
Colour : Bristol blue
Stopper : Original faceted and gilded ball stoppers. H. R and B
Bowl : Barrel
Bowl Features : Hooped gilding with HOLLANDS. RUM and BRANDY
Pontil : Polished  
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 8 inches tall and approx. 3 ¼ inches in diameter
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. some rubbing to the gilding as shown. but they are over 200 years old.
Restoration : None
Weight: 1200 grams set

References :

Collecting Decanters By Jane Hollingworth – Page 75 Plate 44.

The Decanter an Illustrated history of glass from 1650 By Andy McConnell – Page 221 Plate 315.