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Author Topic: Small cut glass decanter with metal collar and stopper?  (Read 687 times)

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Offline Scott13

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Small cut glass decanter with metal collar and stopper?
« on: November 24, 2019, 02:27:56 PM »


 Hi
   A charity shop find, I thought it looked a bit different with its metalwork  :o
   
    I’m not sure whether it’s lead glass or not.
    There are striations, small bubbles and impurities in the glass - there’s also a patchwork of iridescence.
    Its inside base is raised.
    The wheel cut vertical mitres have been polished.
    There seems to be very little base wear, which probably means that it’s relatively modern - of course it could have
    spent time in a tantalus  ::)

     Its metal ( non-ferrous )collar and stopper have been lathe turned as opposed to stamped - you can unscrew the
     top of the stopper from its peg.
    I’ve no idea what metal has been used, could be an alloy that’s been plated with something—of course it could be
   solid unmarked silver  ;D
    It’s 21cm ( 9”) high.
   
    Any help in identifying it greatly appreciated—thanks for looking.
   
      Scott
   
     
     

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Re: Small cut glass decanter with metal collar and stopper?
« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2019, 07:10:04 PM »
test the metalwork for presence of silver  -  they do look a tad chromish to my eyes - but I could be wrong. :)

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Re: Small cut glass decanter with metal collar and stopper?
« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2019, 08:44:26 PM »

  I think you’re right - it’s probably chrome not silver.
  Silver would have a much softer look.
  Anyway thanks for your suggestion and for looking  :)

  Scott
 

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