Blown Glass Painted Red Barrel Decanter, 19th Century
£75.00
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Rare blown glass medium port or sherry decanter with red overlay painted decoration of a grape vine, of the Victorian style, set with a mushroom stopper; antique Continental European, second half of the 19th century.
Condition: some surface wear, small chips on stopper tip
Size: Wide: 11 cm Height: 25 cm
Condition: some surface wear, small chips on stopper tip
Size: Wide: 11 cm Height: 25 cm
Style note — products made in the traditional Victorian style are often recognisable because of their lavish decoration. The design mixes various sources of inspiration, but the prevalent decorative features are rich floral ornaments, scrolls and foliage, often applied all over the items.
Facts of Lavish With time, from a purely practical objects decanters became a luxury symbol of status. Just look at the intricately cut crystal glass and silver mounted decanters.