Description
The "bottle"is diamond cut.The silver is made on not screwed on.There is a hole on the glass where the silver spout is.The top opens back toward the handle.There are no visible marks on this.
Category
Antique Bottles
Medium
glasss,silver
Distinguishing marks
ornate handle with Griffin(?)
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
14" high,4" diameter at bottom
Date Period
unknown
Weight
3.5 lbs.
History
I bought this at a thrift shop.All the woman could tell me is that it is old.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
$1.95
For Sale?
No
Photos
Decanters of this type date
Decanters of this type date from the turn of the 19th century, the lack of any markings indicate it is most likely silver plated. Sterling silver and European silver of less than Serling standards is nearly always very well marked with either hallmarks or numbers that indicate silver content, such as 925 ( sterling) 900 or 800. Value wise, less than $100.00.
Lovejoy
Re: I don't know what it is.
I received one in 1968 as a wedding gift from Canada relatives. It is a wine decanter, mine has a green glass container that screws in the top part, supposedly for ice ??; that's what it said in the directions I received with it. It is silver or silver plated, not sure. Will look for markings. It is an interesting piece.