Antique English Cut Glass Triple-Ring Decanters with Coasters, Set of 4

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Triple applied neck rings provide a firm handhold on these English clear glass decanters, a classic functional hallmark developed during … Read more Triple applied neck rings provide a firm handhold on these English clear glass decanters, a classic functional hallmark developed during the early nineteenth century to ensure stability when pouring at the dining table. The lower necks flare smoothly into broad, globular bodies decorated with tight, hand-cut diamond faceting that catches and refracts ambient light across the thick glass walls. Beneath the diamond pattern, vertical mitre flutes encircle the lower section, terminating in thick bases finished with multi-point radial star cutting to the undersides. Each vessel is fitted with a heavy glass mushroom-shaped stopper, cut with a matching starburst motif across the flattened crown and ground along the shank to achieve an airtight seat within the flared, flat-topped lip. The decanters sit within a matching pair of circular coasters featuring turned hardwood bases set inside silver-plated galleries with gadrooned rims. Concentric turned rings accent the wooden interiors around a central metal boss, while the undersides are fitted with green baize lining to protect polished timber sideboards and dining tables from heat and moisture during decanting. Intended for serving port, sherry or spirits, each decanter stands 27 cm high including the stopper and holds a capacity of 900 ml. The combination of substantial hand-blown glass, fine lapidary cut decoration, and accompanying coaster stands makes this set both a functional centrepiece and a distinctive survival of period tableware. See less