Technical Description
A superb and rare example of a Stevens & Williams glass decanter probably by Joseph Keller in c1880.
It has its original stopper with a raspberry prunt, red applied trailing and a crimped base. Sits on a three way poring rim with applied red trailing with further applied crimped ring at the base of the neck. Beautifully engraved with fine flower swags, pendants and geometrics. Polished pontil to base.
Josef Keller was born in Bohemia in 1850 and started work for Stevens and Williams in 1871. His fine detailed engraving is some of the best ever produced.
Date & Origin
England, c1880
Condition
Excellent, no chips or cracks, clean and clear. There is a tiny piece of trailing at the base of the stopper which has been restored. The trailing on the decanter is in perfect condition.
Dimensions
Height: 32cm Diameter: 11cm
Comments
Part of a large exclusive private collection of 19th and 20th century glass, brought together over many years, that Exhibit will be presenting over the coming months.
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