English and European Ceramics and Glass - 23rd May 2017

Lot 53

An amethyst glass decanter 18th century

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £4200

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Description

An amethyst glass decanter 18th century, of bottle form with a long tapering neck issuing from a squat globular body, applied with six bands, with diamond point engraving of fruiting vine, peacocks and flowers, 18.2cm.

Provenance: from a private collection in Sussex.