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rare 19th century personal amethyst mell glass decanter c1840

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SA1233546

Rare 19th Century Personal Amethyst Mell Glass Decanter C1840

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Item Number: SA1233546
Date of manufacture: Victorian
Current Status: For sale
Seller: Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Description
A rare mid-19th century personal “Mell” glass decanter, English, circa 1840.
In a striking amethyst tone, it retains a period, cork and metal-mounted stopper. The decanter has a slender neck above a compact body, and stands on a base with a finely polished pontil. The rich colour, combined with its restrained yet purposeful form, gives the piece a strong visual presence.
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Identification of Antique Glass | The Mell Glass Decanter
Date & Origin
England, c1840, Period of Queen Victoria
Condition
Excellent. No chips, cracks or restoration. Clean and clear internally.
Dimensions
Height : 22 cm (which includes stopper)
Diameter Base : 13 cm.
Historical Context
Having handled approximately fifty Mell decanters over the past five years, this is only the third personal-sized example we have encountered. As such, it represents a notably scarce variation within the form.
Personal decanters are reduced-scale versions of their larger counterparts, intended for individual use. Typically placed on a side table rather than the formal dining table, they offered a more intimate and practical way to serve wine or spirits.
This example forms part of a small and carefully curated group of personal decanters we will be presenting, and stands out as one of the most unusual within that selection.

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This item is antique. The date of manufacture has been declared as Victorian.


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