SOLD – Engraved Glass Decanter in Silver Plated Stand c1900

Description

Heading : Decanter in Silver Plated Stand
Date : 1890-1910
Period : late 19th early 20th century
Origin : Unknown
Colour : Blue cut to clear
Stopper : Original Printie Cut
Decanter : Printie cut to clear with engraved and cut fruiting vine   
Pontil : Star cut
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 13 ½ inches tall and 3 1/4 inches in diameter    
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. clear and clear  
Silver Plated Stand : Excellent condition with lock on neck. fully functioning
Restoration : None
Weight: 1.45 kilograms

We love the versatility this brings. When in the stand it is clearly intended to be used as a clarey jug. When not in the stand it becomes a spirit decanter. Had we been told this was Jugendstil and WMF we would have believed it. The origin is unknown to us. but it has its own merits as a functional and decorative object such that we do not believe it matters.