Antique ABP Cut Crystal Clear Decanter w/ SC&L Marked Sterling Collar; Up for sale is the American Brilliant Period cut crystal clear decanter with sterling collar marked SC&L, dated late 19^th, early 20^th century. As a symbol of elegance and leisure, ABP (c.1875- c.1915) cut crystal or glass spanned around 40 years to the end of WWI.

SC&L stands for Shreve, Crump & Low, a company established in 1796 in Boston, Massachusetts by watchmaker and silversmith John McFarlane as one of the oldest purveyor of luxury goods in North America. Shreve, Crump & Low, was then formed by merger in 1869 and is still active till today.

The decanter with a rounded base for aeration features a bud vase-like shape with a tall and slender neck faceted, beaded and mounted with sterling silver in trumpet form. The cut patterns are intricate including star and radiant cuts. For liquid transfer, the decanter was designed without a stopper. It is not sure if the glass part of the decanter is crystal. Different from plain glass which does not spark or reflect light sources to give a rainbow prism effect, the decanter however, does show the effect,  suggesting that it is made of crystal.

Measures: Dimensions, 3” mouth rim diameter x 8 ½” high x 6 ¾” wide (across widest parts); Weight, heavy, over 3 lbs & 9 oz (1.615 kg). Condition: Very good and clean, with no chips, cracks or breaks to the cut glass, with a mild dent to the edge of the silver collar as indicated by arrow in red.

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Return: We try our best to describe the posted items precisely and accurately, pointing out any imperfections. We generally, therefore, do not accept the return, unless the photos posted do not match the items or the items are damaged in shipping. Upon receiving the damaged item, the buyer must keep the original packaging and condition and contact us within 24 hours of delivery.

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