A Finely Engraved Victorian Glass Carafe c1875

Description

Heading : A Finely Engraved Victorian Glass Carafe
Date : 1865- 1885
Origin : England
Bowl Features : Slice cut neck with sediment trap. A hybrid engraved design with Middle Eastern / North African border combined with neoclassical floral swags
Marks : None
Type : Lead glass
Size : Height 25.2cms
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : Professionally cleaned
Weight : 546grams

This form is frequently referred to as a port decanter due to the sediment trap. however it would trap the lees form any red wine that had been stored for some time. Acid polished engraving of the highest order