Green Glass Flask Decanter, English Early 1800s on Sale
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View condition. Classical flask shaped decanter in dark green moulded glass, set with a handle and a metal cork lined stopper, ideal for serving port or sherry dessert wines; antique English Georgian early 1800s. The body crack by the handle is an old one and was caused during making of the decanter, when a hot glass handle was affixed to the cooler body. The crack is internal and does not affect the structure of the decanter.
Condition: not affecting the structure, internal crack by the handle
Size: Wide: 14 cm Height: 22 cm
Style notes — Georgian period mainly refers to the second half of the 18th century and up to the 1820s. The style was predominantly neo-classical, that looked back at the ancient Greece and Rome and used those elements in design and decoration. Most Georgian items have straight and very clean lines and elegant repetitive floral patterns.
Facts of Lavish Did you know? Another reason for decanting wine before drinking is to aerate it, or allow it to breathe. Oxygen helps to unlock full wine flavours in taste and smell.
