Sterling silver wine funnel
£1,400.00
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Classical wine decanter funnel in solid sterling silver with a sifter, engraved with a family crest; antique English hallmarked for London 1813, makers mark rubbed.
Condition: some surface wear and scratches
Size: 8 cm W, 15 cm H.
Condition: some surface wear and scratches
Size: 8 cm W, 15 cm H.
Style notes — Georgian period mainly refers to the second half of the 18th century and up to the 1820s. The style was predominantly neo-classical, that looked back at the ancient Greece and Rome and used those elements in design and decoration. Most Georgian items have straight and very clean lines and elegant repetitive floral patterns.
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.