Date & Origin
Ireland or England, c1830. Period of William IV.
Condition
The stopper has a few chips as shown, the decanter is in excellent condition, clean and clear.
Dimensions
Height: 25.5cm Diameter: 11.5cm.
Technical Description
A 19th century cut glass decanter. Original cut mushroom stopper above 3 triple annulated applied neck rings. Slice cut shoulders above bands of diamond and prism cuts. Large polished pontil. Original collectors label on the base. You can find examples of this stopper and cutting styles within 'Irish Glass' by Phelps Warren
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time the Earl Grey succeeded the Duke of Wellington as Prime Minister in 1830.
This item is out of stock.