Victorian Blue Glass Flagon c1860

Description

Heading : Bocksbeutel decanter bottle
Date : c1840-1880
Period : Victoria
Origin : England or Germany
Colour : Blue
Stopper : Metal loop and cork cover
Handle : Applied
Pontil : Polished       
Size : 22.5cm tall (including stopper) and approximately 12.3cm in diameter
Condition : Fine
Restoration : None
Weight : 486 grams combined

Could be used for port. spirits or claret. With antique glassware there are no rules other than use it! This form was known as a “bocksbeutel” and is known to have been used for the importation of hock wine from Germany. This wine was much favoured by Queen Victoria

References : English Glass By Sydney Crompton – Plate 153.