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19th Century Amethyst Glass Mell Decanter c1850
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Description
Date & OriginEngland, c1850. Period of Victoria.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown. There is some minor bloom within.
Dimensions
Height: 20.8cm Diameter: 14.5cm.
Weight
372 grams
Technical Description
A 19th century amethyst glass mell decanter. Mell form with a tapering neck and flared rim. The piece retains its original white metal ring pull stopper and features a polished pontil.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the James Young patented a method of distilling paraffin from coal, laying the foundations for the Scottish paraffin industry.
DateVictorian :
c1850
Codeas956a081 / 2018112707
Price SOLD £120.00
StatusSold
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