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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: ditzen pieces on January 19, 2009, 10:41:38 AM

Title: crystal cut decanter with engraved S in neck help with id please
Post by: ditzen pieces on January 19, 2009, 10:41:38 AM

this is a lovely decanter it has clear cut circles and diamonds appears to have some crystal content. a lot of wear to base large hollow stopper very deep in patterns and amazing effects from most angles.. please help with id for origin , maker
cheers lynne

Title: Re: crystal cut decanter with engraved S in neck help with id please
Post by: Anne E.B. on January 19, 2009, 11:07:01 AM

The mark may be a tie number - 5, used to match the stopper to the decanter.  Matching parts would both be marked.
Just a suggestion ;)

Title: Re: crystal cut decanter with engraved S in neck help with id please
Post by: Dettmer on January 19, 2009, 04:45:06 PM

This decanter is British and dates Regency c1840. The S is a 5 and should also be on the stopper.

Title: Re: crystal cut decanter with engraved S in neck help with id please
Post by: Ming on February 11, 2009, 02:30:52 AM

The decanter can not be Regency period as they don't mark with number at that time. May be mid-Victorian .

Title: Re: crystal cut decanter with engraved S in neck help with id please
Post by: Dettmer on February 11, 2009, 08:56:32 AM

Hi Ming, I believe antique glass decanters were not numbered before 1840 but were numbered during the Victorian period 1837 to 1901 - I also believe this decanter is 1840-50 the latest, so it takes us into the early Victorian period which is quite close to what your saying. Thanks for your input.

Title: Re: crystal cut decanter with engraved S in neck help with id please
Post by: Dettmer on March 28, 2009, 01:23:17 PM

I've recently purchased a pillar cut decanter circa 1820 which is numbered, so I'm confident to say decanters were numbered this early. Any other input would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Dettmer