SOLD – Victorian Bristol Blue Lens Cut Spire Decanter Bottle c1870

Description

Heading : Bristol Blue Spire Decanter Bottle
Date : c1870
Period : Victorian
Origin : England
Colour : Bristol Blue cut to clear
Stopper : Clear spire cut (replacement)
Bowl : Slice cut neck with lens cut body   
Pontil : Star cut    
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 13 1/2 inches tall and 3 inches in diameter
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. slight grazing to stopper and tiny pin prick on inside neck rim
Restoration : None
Weight: 820 grams

Additional Information : The stopper is period and the correct style. however it is a replacement. You can see examples of this style of cutting and decanter on page 352 of ‘The Decanter An Illustraed History of Glass from 1650’ by Andy McConnell. A colourful addition to any table setting

References :

Decanters and Glasses By Therle Hughes – Page 27 Plate 20.