Set of three Bristol blue mallet-shaped Decanters in stand
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Set of three Bristol blue mallet-shaped Decanters in stand
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Set of three Bristol blue mallet-shaped Decanters in stand:
with gilded labels reading: ‘Brandy’, ‘Hollands’ and ‘Rum’; the vesica-shaped stoppers also with gilded decoration; in red leatherbound stand.
Circa 1800, the stand very worn.
Height: | 9¾" | - | 25.0cm |
Width: | 7½" | - | 19.0cm |
Glossary Words
Bristol Blue
The name given to rich, deep blue-coloured glass produced between 1780 and 1840. It has been copied so well in modern times that it can be difficult to tell the difference.