Antique Decanters - Georgian

In this category, you will find a wide ranging selection of decanters which pre-date 1830. All decanters we sell are in good clear condition, and free from cracks and chips (unless otherwise stated). The heights of decanters are given without the stoppers, except where otherwise stated.

Stoppers for decanters are a perennial problem - but not one to worry about in the general course of events.  For the most part, it is impossible to say for certain if a stopper was fitted to a decanter originally if the decanter dates from before about 1820, and often later.  This is because in the 18th and early 19th centuries, a decanter in a gentleman's dining room may have been one of a pair, a set of 4,6, or 12, and stoppers were not necessarily kept with their decanters by the servants; they could easily be mixed up.  More cogently, they were not numbered. If a decanter of this period has an appropriate stopper, and preferably one made at the same date, it is considered to be perfectly acceptable if it fits the decanter.

Sometimes we find decanters which we want to have in our stock, but either without a stopper or one that is obviously incorrect.  If we do not have an old one, we have one made - and say so in our descriptions.  Generally, even if we have had a stopper made, it is difficult to tell it is not old from a passing inspection, but we still make clear the work we have had done.

By contrast, Victorian decanters are often numbered as are their stoppers.  As a result it is usually easy to tell if a stopper is original to its decanter.

1055 A 'Port Magnum' 'Prussian' Decanter with Pear Stopper

1055 A 'Port Magnum' 'Prussian' Decanter with Pear Stopper

This fine decanter has panel-cut neck and shoulders and three incise-cut neck rings. It is... Date: c. 1790

Price: UK customers £1,550, US customers $2,560

1060 A pair of Regency Diamond-cut  Decanters

1060 A pair of Regency Diamond-cut Decanters

This fine pair of Georgian decanters are decorated with a very broad band of diamond... Date: c. 1815

Price: UK customers £740, US customers $1,220

4025 A Prussian Decanter with Mushroom Stopper

4025 A Prussian Decanter with Mushroom Stopper

This is a good classic Georgian decanter with three neck rings, panel-cut shoulders, fluted base... Date: c.1810

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4060 A Plain Tapered Decanter witha Scalloped Stopper

4060 A Plain Tapered Decanter witha Scalloped Stopper

In many ways, this is my favourite model of decanter which is reasonably often available... Date: c.1780

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4062 A Plain Prussian MAGNUM Decanter

4062 A Plain Prussian MAGNUM Decanter

Is this the perfect decanter? There are some who say the design has never been... Date: c.1810

Price: UK customers £760, US customers $1,255

4072 An Early English Cruciform Decanter/Carafe

4072 An Early English Cruciform Decanter/Carafe

Among the earliest of English decanters which are not museum rarities, are what are known... Date: c.1720 - 1740

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4075 A MAGNUM 'Nelson' Decanter with Mushroom Stoper

4075 A MAGNUM 'Nelson' Decanter with Mushroom Stoper

Magnum decanters are not often seen - despite there being so many on this website!... Date: c.1820

Price: UK customers £1,600, US customers $2,640

4080 A Fine Shouldered Decanter Engraved MOUNTAIN

4080 A Fine Shouldered Decanter Engraved MOUNTAIN

This is a fine example of a 'shouldered' decanter, and is the transitional shape between... Date: c.1750-60

Price: UK customers £1,450, US customers $2,395

4081 A Fine Early Shaft & Globe Decanter

4081 A Fine Early Shaft & Globe Decanter

The Shaft and globe form was hugely popular in the 19th century from about 1845,... Date: c.1720 - 1740

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4082 A 'Bristol Blue' Taper Decanter

4082 A 'Bristol Blue' Taper Decanter

This is simply a good example of a full-bottle size 'Bristol Blue' decanter. Devoid of... Date: c.1785

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4103 A Plain Bristol Blue Prussian Decanter

4103 A Plain Bristol Blue Prussian Decanter

As a connoisseur once said - "there are Bristol blue decanters,and Bristol blue decanters", by... Date: c.1800

Price: UK customers £360, US customers $595

4107 A Fine Early Shaft & Globe Engraved Decanter

4107 A Fine Early Shaft & Globe Engraved Decanter

This is a truly delightful small decanter - it holds just a half-pint or about... Date: c.1730

Price: UK customers £1,650, US customers $2,725

4109 A Reproduction Georgian Ship's Decanter

4109 A Reproduction Georgian Ship's Decanter

This may be everyone's idea of a ship's decanter, but sadly very few are originals.... Date: c.1920

Price: UK customers £240, US customers $395

4110 A Two-Ring Plain Prussian Decanter

4110 A Two-Ring Plain Prussian Decanter

This is just a classic! The plain shape - ideal for pouring wine - married... Date: c.1800

Price: UK customers £260, US customers $430

4119 A Fine Georgian Ship's Decanter

4119 A Fine Georgian Ship's Decanter

This is an exceptionally fine example of a Georgian ship's decanter. The overall shape is... Date: c.1820

Price: UK customers £1,750, US customers $2,890

5001 A Cruciform Decanter

5001 A Cruciform Decanter

Cruciform decanters are among the earliest that can be seen, although the universally accepted moniker... Date: c.1720 - 40

Price: UK customers £850, US customers $1,405

5005 A Very Fine Magnum Taper Decanter

5005 A Very Fine Magnum Taper Decanter

As I brought this home yesterday,(well, it was yesterday when I wrote that) I said... Date: c.1800

Price: UK customers £2,850, US customers $4,705

5010 A Finely Engraved Ship's Decanter

5010 A Finely Engraved Ship's Decanter

Antique ship's decanters, as many will know, are decidedly difficult to find, but even as... Date: c.1808

Price: UK customers £1,850, US customers $3,055

5016 An 'Indian Club' Panel-Cut Decanter

5016 An 'Indian Club' Panel-Cut Decanter

This is a really sensible decanter at a seriously reasonable price! The decanter has cut decoration... Date: c.1825 - 35

Price: UK customers £140, US customers $230

9552 A 'Bristol Blue' Decanter with Gilt label  for Brandy

9552 A 'Bristol Blue' Decanter with Gilt label for Brandy

This decanter is a very early example of the 'Prussian' shape - almost a broad... Date: c.1790

Price: UK customers £285, US customers $470

9555 A Very Rare Magnum  Hodgett's Decanter and Stand

9555 A Very Rare Magnum Hodgett's Decanter and Stand

This is a very rare example of a so-called Hodgett's decanter. It has a plain ovoid... Date: c.1800

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9599 A Half-bottle Green Decanter for Brandy

9599 A Half-bottle Green Decanter for Brandy

Coloured decanters of the 18th century were usually for spirits, and often came in sets... Date: c.1790

Price: UK customers £240, US customers $395

9909 A Green 'Indian Club' Decanter

9909 A Green 'Indian Club' Decanter

This a late 18th century (OK, it may just be 19th) decanter. It is a... Date: c.1800

Price: UK customers £165, US customers $270

9915 A Fine MAGNUM Cut Decanter

9915 A Fine MAGNUM Cut Decanter

This is a good quality decanter of magnum (2-bottle) capacity. It has a panel-cut neck... Date: c.1835

Price: UK customers £725, US customers $1,195

9940 A Decorated Taper Decanter with Facetted Disc Stopper

9940 A Decorated Taper Decanter with Facetted Disc Stopper

This is a good Georgian-period decanter of typical taper form - except that it is... Date: c.1790

Price: UK customers £220, US customers $365

9949 A Georgian Magnum  'Prussian' Decanter

9949 A Georgian Magnum 'Prussian' Decanter

This is a magnum decanter - it does hold 2 bottles of wine comfortably. It... Date: c.1820

Price: UK customers £645, US customers $1,065

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