• Condition Description: Gorgeous, crystal-clear condition. Decanter bodies are absolutely perfect with no cloudy "glass sickness", cracks, or flea bites to the pillars. The hand-ground stoppers have minor, typical chipping confined entirely to the bottoms of the frosted plugs, which are completely hidden out of sight when the stoppers are seated.
• Era: Victorian (c.1850s)
• Material: Glass / Lead Crystal
• Height: 12 inches (approx. 30 cm)
• Type: Decanters (Pair)
• Style: Pillar-Moulded / Newcastle Bell
Item Description:
An exceptional, matching pair of mid-19th-century Victorian pillar-moulded glass decanters. Standing at an impressive 12 inches tall, these classic "Newcastle Bell" shaped bottles feature heavy, deep vertical ribbing that catches and refracts the light beautifully.
Condition Report:
• Decanter Bodies: Perfect. Exceptional clarity to the glass. No cloudiness, staining, scratches, or chips to the heavy rim or base.
• Stoppers: Both feature their original, hand-ground frosted plugs. As is incredibly common with glass of this age, there are some minor chips/nibbles strictly localized to the bottom rims of the frosted plugs (please see close-up photos). When placed inside the decanter necks, these sit entirely flush and straight, making the chips completely invisible on display.
Dimensions:
• Height: 12" (30 cm) including stoppers
Shipping & Packaging:
These are highly fragile, heavy antique items. They will be packed with the utmost care, wrapping the stoppers completely separate from the decanter bodies to guarantee safe transit. Sent via insured, tracked courier.