Topic: Four-part decanter - ID request from Gaydon

[David E]

On the GMB stand we were asked about a particular four-part decanter that has been modified to include a light fitting, which is turned wood, painted black, so I think this can be disregarded.

The decanter has four sections, originally filled with different coloured liquids, and lightly impressed on the base is 'Made in France'

One of the sections has been emptied and the wire from the fitting went down inside and exits via through a roughly drilled hole.

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[Pinkspoons]

These turn up very frequently at carboots and fairs - sans light fittings and coloured liquids - for between 50p-£2 (even at fairs).

Probably JG Durand or somesuch, at a guess.

[Sklounion]

Hi David,
How far into the wood do you think the neck extends?
It looks as though the decanter is actually a bottle, as one of the French alcohol companies, Cuisinier, I think, used this type of bottle for various liqueurs ie "Blue Curacao", etc.
I can't say if this is theirs, but the ring of glass on the neck suggests it.
Regards,
Marcus

[David E]

Thanks both - I wasn't holding out any hope on it being terribly significant as it was obviously mass-produced. I also wonder whether these liquids are the original.

I couldn't tell how far the neck extend, Marcus. If the chap concerned does come onto GMB then perhaps he can confirm this.

[Frank]

Similar but Czech 50's

http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320010384681

[Ivo]

Hehehe - the old questions are still the best.

There are actually two manufacturers of the fourfold decanter. The original was French, by one of the Flaconneries in the North. And a better quality one has been produced in Leerdam. The French ones were in production from I think the 1940s to right in the 1980s - perhaps even later. Check if all the stoppers are in place. The Leerdam one was produced in the 60ies and 70ies.

I doubt if the Czechs made any - but it would not surprise me.

[Sklounion]

Hi,
At last a definitive reply as to whether Ivo's lack of surprise if the Czechs made these bottles was justified.....
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-9218
A !949 CGR advertisement, showing that these were made in Czechoslovakia and exported by Glassexport.
Regards,
Marcus