A Kuttrolf Type Decanter With Sterling Silver Collar 1894

Description

Heading : A Kuttrolf Decanter With Sterling Silver Collar
Date : The collar hallmarked in London 1894 for John Grinsell and sons
Period : Victoria
Origin : The glass Aalborg Denmark
Colour : Clear
Stopper : Ball
Neck : Silver four-way pour
Body : Four incurved hollow tubular columns around a central hollow column
Base : Square with canted corners
Glass Type : Lead free
Size :    27.5cm to top of stopper
Condition : Excellent. no chips of cracks
Restoration : The interior has been professionally cleaned
Weight :  1024 grams

These decanters were imported and had the decorative silver collars applied by silversmiths.We do not believe that these were intended for clear spirits. The colour of red wine in particular and port are accentuated by the tubular formation.