Antique glass decanters are the perfect balance of function and look. Although people have been using jugs to decant wine and spirit for thousands of years, when wine sellers began corking their bottles in the Middle Ages, they realised that it often created sediment at the bottom. Therefore, decanters were used to remove this sediment before serving, as well as to allow the wine or spirit to breath and to look more elegant on the dining table. Crystal has always been the preferred material and initially the glass was left clear or simply cut to allow any remaining sediment to be seen but coloured decanters were also available although far rarer now. Many glass decanters during the Georgian period in particular were even given their own wooden cases for storage.
While decanters dropped out of fashion for a short time, it is fair to say that with more home bars and people taking an interest in spirits that they are very much back in fashion now. Because they were intended to be used and are status symbols antique decanters tend to have a very elegant presence and enjoyable weight when held.
At LoveAntiques we have a fine selection of Antique and Vintage decanters for all your needs.
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Lovely Pair of Antique Edwardian Bell Shaped Decanters
£ 265
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Cut Glass Decanters
£ 295
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Elegant Antique Victorian Decanter
£ 225
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Rare Art Nouveau Gilded & Cased Glass Liqueur Decanter c.1900
£ 490
Rare Art Nouveau Gilded & Cased Glass Liqueur Decanter c.1900
£ 490
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Tall Antique Silver Top Glass Serving Bottle or Decanter c.1925
£ 180
Tall Antique Silver Top Glass Serving Bottle or Decanter c.1925
£ 180
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Pair of 19th Century Glass Spirit Decanters c.1830
£ 170
Andrew Cox Antiques
Splendid Bristol Green Gilded Rum Decanter
£ 210
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Lovely Antique Decanter & Liqueur Glass Set
£ 325
Martlesham Antiques
19th Century Coromandel Decanter Box
£ 950
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Late Victorian Sterling Silver Necked Whisky Decanter
£ 250
CS & T Ornate Objects & Furniture
Victorian 2 Decanter Tantalus With Key, Whiskey and Gin
£ 195
Victorian 2 Decanter Tantalus With Key, Whiskey and Gin
£ 195
CS & T Ornate Objects & Furniture
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Unusual Antique Glass Spirit Decanter C1900-20
£ 245
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Pair 19th Century Glass Spirit Decanters C1830
£ 190
London City Antiques
Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Cut Glass Decanters
£ 675
London City Antiques
Unusual Pair of Irish Antique 19th Century Quality Cut Glass Decanters
£ 695
Unusual Pair of Irish Antique 19th Century Quality Cut Glass Decanters
£ 695
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Unusual Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Cut Glass Decanters
£ 675
Antiques & Chic
Berthold Muller Silver Mounted Etched Glass Decanter
£ 295
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Pair Georgian Cylindrical Cut Glass Decanter C1830
£ 190
Bridport Antiques at The Alleyways Centre
Amethyst Decanter
£ 110
Old Mill Antiques
Georgian Decanter
£ 110
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Rare Pair of George III Mahogany Decanter Stands
£ 3,500
£ 175
Williams Antiques & Restoration
Large Green Murano Glass Decanter
£ 95
Rams Head Antiques
Pair of Antique Cranberry Glass Decanters
£ 225
£ 400
£ 600
Vintage World
Signed Val St.lambert Red Cut Crystal Decanter
£ 199
Booth Antiques
Lovely Glass & Enamel Painted Victorian Decanter
£ 75
Larkin & Gallow
Rare Antique Silver Mounted Threaded Glass Decanter
£ 500
Jeff Sims Antiques
Handsome Pair of Georgian Cut Glass Spirit Decanters
£ 245
London City Antiques
Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Cut Glass Decanters
£ 575
Wick Antiques Ltd
Rare Late Georgian Mahogany Novelty Decanter Stand
£ 8,800
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Stunning Quality Antique Victorian Decanter
£ 185
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Fantastic Quality Antique Victorian Glass Ewer
£ 245
Artsonline.org.uk
Fine Matching Pair of Antique Bohemian Cut Glass Cranberry Overlay Drinks Decanters
£ 595
Fine Matching Pair of Antique Bohemian Cut Glass Cranberry Overlay Drinks Decanters
£ 595
Artsonline.org.uk
Jeff Sims Antiques
Gorgeous Nancy Crystal Cut Glass Liqueur Decanter
£ 175
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Hukin & Heath Silver Topped Whisky Noggin
£ 280
London City Antiques
Superb Quality Pair of Antique Edwardian Cut Glass Decanters with Silver Mounts
£ 785
Superb Quality Pair of Antique Edwardian Cut Glass Decanters with Silver Mounts
£ 785
London City Antiques
The Silver Cabinet
Antique Elkington Squirrel-mounted Claret Jug
£ 900
£ 165