Vintage Bourbon Waterford Crystal Strawberry Square Master Cutter Spirit Decanter & Silver-Plate Tag

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Offering a vintage square master cut crystal decanter by Waterford in excellent condition and matching stopper. Included is a silver … Read more Offering a vintage square master cut crystal decanter by Waterford in excellent condition and matching stopper. Included is a silver plated tag ‘Bourbon’.

This listing is one of three of a resourced set from one owner.

Master cuts of old Waterford where strawberry cross hatching between diamond cutting was iconic. The addition of horizontal step cut corners and vertical cut top and bottom edges make for elegant reflection and refraction of light.

Marked-Waterford Gothic script etching is worn. The pattern identifies with Waterford and another decanter resourced as a set from same owner marking is less worn.

‘Bourbon’’ silver plated hanging tag
Original Japan sticker on reverse.

Provenance: resourced from Antique dealer selling her family pieces-her great-uncle an attorney who purchased in 1970’s. Resourced the set of three with other spirit hanging tags-please see individual listings.

Condition
Excellent-with one minor nick on the fluted shoulder. See photo.
Minor surface wear/scratches on base
While this stopper pattern matches and fits, it does sit approximately .25” high.


Marking Information:
Waterford first introduced markings in 1950. These initial marks display the brand name in Gothic lettering. A more contemporary script font replaced the original markings in 1986. Pieces produced in 2000 and beyond will feature a seahorse mark along with the brand name.

Be aware that excessive washing, usage, and age may affect the acid stamp's visibility See less