Topic: Decanter stopper needed

[Paul S.]

I'd go for the plain one Chris - but the machine acid etching (in my 'umble opinion) somehow doesn't look right.          Lozenge stoppers and neck rings go back a long way, as you'll know  -  and originally these lozenge stoppers often had lunar cuts around the edge - just adds a nice little touch.    Trouble is they do take up a lot of space, but the price and quality both sound as though you had a bargain.
I know there's been a lot of moaning in recent times about folks who can't access this or that  -  but have to say that, touch wood and aside from my own incompetence, I've been free from these gremlins         Just between you and me I think it's just some wimmin wot have an attention seeking syndrome.

I believe there are people who buy and collect only C18 stoppers - some of the elaborate coloured examples are very attractive.

[chriscooper]

Measured the bullseye/lozenge type stopper's 7.5mm  the Dartington stopper is huge at 12mm circumference.
Agree with you about the etching Paul, do you think there's any age to them or just 'in the style of'

Chris

[Paul S.]

Chris - decanters are being made all the time, and feel sure yours are quite recent - apologies, my comments were perhaps inappropriate and I was really only implying that modern machine etched pieces weren't my cup of tea, although I like the plain one.     However, I guess that ships decanters are a style/shape that is forever popular so never go out of production.        I like C19 machine etched pieces - just because they're old I suppose.            So what are you going to do with these two - sell on ebay??
I see that some of the stopper circumferences mentioned would suggest matchstick thin stoppers - but my own feeling is that even if you got a replacement stopper from the same factory there would still some wobble - which is why they are made to fit and given matching Nos. at the factory, so that they are a true pair.        I suppose one advantage of modern plastic inserts is that they provide a good fit as the plastic is a bit forgiving.
Bought the lone stopper you see in the attached pic., from a charity shop yesterday  -  just struck me as an unusually long example at 5.5" - 140mm - does have a No. and is good quality - haven't a clue as to age.   Diameter is something like 19.5mm midway up the stub.

regarding Pete's missing stopper - are there places you can go and get one adjusted to fit your decanter - even if not identical to the original?
Probably not cost effective I guess. 

[chriscooper]

Bin!!!!!  Lol
Knew I should stick to what I know ( which is not a lot) 

Chris

[petet63]

I am going to an old school engravers, I say old school as he is a grumpy old git that was in the shop when I was a kid  and customer services is not his strong point but if anyone can adjust the stopper he can. (It has a small amount of movement) I know he does Crystal Trophies etc. I have a Bench grinder that I need a polishing wheel for and also need a polishing compound in the form of a stick/wax crayon and I can play on a few useless pieces and see how it goes. Anyone know if the polishing compound is available as a stick ? I have the powders but they are messy and take ages even with a dremel.