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Georgian? Heavy Crystal Cut Decanter

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dinklepip:
I am assuming this is English although I am not particularly good on cut crystal.  It's 10.5", very heavy and am I correct in thinking it's actually a claret jug because of the large lip?  Any idea of age too please?

claretjugcollector:
hi ! nice cut decanter - i would date it around 1855/60

chopin-liszt:
The difference between a decanter and a claret jug is a claret jug has a handle, I believe.

claretjugcollector:
sounds good - i haven`t a single claret jug without a handle !! :fr:

KevinH:
A question about design considerations ...

... Why have both a handle and neck rings? For a decanter, the neck rings would have provided good support in use. But for a jug with a handle?? Was it just fashionable in days past or were jugs intended to be lifted by both the handle and the neck?

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