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Title: Georgian Shrub decanter.
Post by: david31162 on October 31, 2009, 03:41:41 PM

I bought some loveluy old glass recently. Much of it Georgian. I know little about where these pieces may have been made or exactly how old (and how you tell). Any clues , tips or ideas welcome.
Thank you.
Here is the first piece a shrub decanter.
David
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Title: Re: Georgian Shrub decanter.
Post by: Andy on October 31, 2009, 04:42:22 PM

Andy McConnell has the stopper as a 'lozenge' c1770-1820. (The Decanter , an illustrated History of Glass from 1650)

No idea on the 'shrub' ??
Andy

Title: Re: Georgian Shrub decanter.
Post by: david31162 on October 31, 2009, 04:56:41 PM

Thanks again,
 I went by the stopper for my guess , thanks for the confirmation.
I know about the shrub. It is a orange and sugar cane fermented rum. Different recipes I believe . I heard it is illegal now.
Cheers
David

Title: Re: Georgian Shrub decanter.
Post by: david31162 on October 31, 2009, 04:59:46 PM

Perhaps not illegal.. Here are some recipes.

http://www.brewerylane.com/liqueurs/recipes/shrub-liqueurs.html

David