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L. 18th C. Wine Decanter with delicate grape motiff browse these categories for related items... All Items: Architectural: Interior: Pre 1800: item #916905
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| Pristine late 18th Century Glass Wine Decanter with delicate chasing on the decanter of grape motif, from the Harvey Frey Collection, England. H:8" including the stopper, Diameter 2.5". A rare and delicate example perfect for any collection. The history of the decanter (position in glass history) and especially the social use and vessel in the repertoire of Bristish table use. Although, its name was not coined until around 1700, the decanter has been the fount of wine drinking for over 2000 years. The decanter within glassmaking history, chart its stylistic evolution and the life and times of its users, throughout history. In the 18th Century until the present. There has been the proliferation of styles, changes in etiquette that led to the decanter becoming the iconic centrepiece of British drinking and dining between 1770-1970. This decanter is for the collector, a fine example of a most expensive and luxurious vessel in the glassmaker’s repertoire. LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorning the selection of unique lamps. We specialize in Decorative Arts and French furniture as well as antique furniture from Spain and Italy, you will find the shop warm and inviting. | |||||||
