Vintage Edinburgh Crystal Cut Glass Decanter with Stopper, 1890s

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Deeply cut radiating starbursts and upright fans encircle the lower cylindrical body of this heavy lead crystal spirit decanter, catching … Read more Deeply cut radiating starbursts and upright fans encircle the lower cylindrical body of this heavy lead crystal spirit decanter, catching light across sharply defined wheel-cut facets. The broad body rises toward a gently rounded shoulder, transitioning into a stepped, horizontally facetted neck and a smoothly ground, flared pouring rim. A solid disc stopper crowns the neck, detailed on its upper surface with a multi-point star cut that mirrors the central motifs of the body. Its outer circumference features scalloped facet notches for easy handling, and the tapered ground peg fits snugly into the decanter neck to maintain an effective seal for storing spirits. Crafted from hand-blown clear lead crystal in Scotland during the late 20th century, the vessel retains a partial silver-foil manufacturer label beneath the shoulder reading in part 'Made in Scotland' and 'Edinburgh Crystal'. The glass exhibits excellent clarity and substantial heft, reflecting the renowned cutting standards of the Edinburgh glassworks. Well proportioned for decanting whisky, cognac, or fortified wine, the decanter stands 22 cm in total height with the stopper inserted and measures 11 cm across its widest point. See less