An Early Ships Decanter c1790

Description

Heading : An Early Ships Decanter
Date : 1775-1800
Period : George III
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Stopper : Scalloped disc
Neck : Four blade neck rings
Body : bery broad base. polished pontil
Glass Type : Lead.
Size :    20.5cm to top of stopper
Condition : Very good. Some light scratches on one flank *
Restoration : An 8mm chip on the second neck ring has been restored with a resin fill at our request
Weight : 485 grams

Despite the restoration this is still only the second 18th or early 19th century example that we have offered for sale. Think of the Battle of the Nile and the stopper rattling in the neck when the powder magazine on the French flag ship The L’Orient explodes. Just remember to pass to the left “port to port” to ensure that your sword arm remains free.

* May be polished out upon request. Ask for details