Antique Decanters
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
Quality Antique Victorian Engraved Decorated Glass Decanter
£ 245
Quality Antique Victorian Engraved Decorated Glass Decanter
£ 245
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Antique Edwardian Cut Glass Decanter
£ 155
Those Were The Days
Crystal Decanter - Lovely Design
£ 35
Those Were The Days
Nice Crystal Decanter - Lovely Design
£ 35
Those Were The Days
Pair of Crystal Decanters - Ready for the Christmas Port
£ 55
Rams Head Antiques
Good Pair of Bristol Blue Decanters Gin & Brandy
£ 395
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Antique Edwardian Quality Cut Glass Decanter
£ 285
Rebecca Sarah Antiques
Antique Cut Glass Carafe
£ 165
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Antique Edwardian Quality Engraved Decorated Glass Decanter
£ 285
Antique Edwardian Quality Engraved Decorated Glass Decanter
£ 285
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Graham Smith Antiques Ltd
Pair of Georgian Cut Glass Decanters
£ 495
£ 145
£ 125
Elmgarden
Elegant Square Art Deco Glass Carafe
£ 75
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Antique Edwardian Cut Glass Bell Shaped Decanter
£ 165
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Antique Edwardian Quality Cut Glass Decanter
£ 155
Jeff Sims Antiques
A Handsome Regency Cut Glass Spirit Decanter
£ 145
Sturmans Antiques Ltd
Superb Antique Oak & Silver Harrods of London Tantalus
£ 795
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Unusual Pair of Quality George III Cut Glass Ships Decanters
£ 425
Unusual Pair of Quality George III Cut Glass Ships Decanters
£ 425
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Quality Silver Topped Whisky Noggin by Blanckensee & Son
£ 285
Quality Silver Topped Whisky Noggin by Blanckensee & Son
£ 285
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Pushkin Antiques Ltd
20th Century French Solid Silver & Blown Glass Riffle Decanter c.1920
£ 3,795
20th Century French Solid Silver & Blown Glass Riffle Decanter c.1920
£ 3,795
Pushkin Antiques Ltd
Rebecca Sarah Antiques
Antique Cut Glass Ships Decanter
£ 225
Rebecca Sarah Antiques
Antique Decanter Drinks Set on Silver Plated Tray
£ 595
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Antique Edwardian Cut Glass Bell Shaped Decanter
£ 185
Those Were The Days
Amber Scent Bottle
£ 68
Rebecca Sarah Antiques
Antique Cut Glass And Silver Plated Claret Jug
£ 485
Andrew Cox Antiques
Fabulous Cut Glass Decanter with Silver Plated Holder
£ 255
Bridport Antiques
Silver Mount Decanter
£ 60
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Cut Glass Decanter
£ 150
The Old Champagne Glass Company
Baccarat Dom Perignon Decanter Pair
£ 650
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Quality Antique George III Cut Glass Decanter
£ 225
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Handsome Victorian Rectangular Glass Spirit Decanter With Silver Brandy Label, Circa 1890
£ 195
Handsome Victorian Rectangular Glass Spirit Decanter With Silver Brandy Label, Circa 1890
£ 195
Julie Cartwright Antiques
The Old Champagne Glass Company
Waterford Mastercutters Claret Decanter
£ 295
Sturmans Antiques Ltd
Superb Three Bottle Silver Plated Tantalus
£ 698
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Antique Edwardian Quality Cut Glass Hallmarked Silver Collar Decanter
£ 300
Antique Edwardian Quality Cut Glass Hallmarked Silver Collar Decanter
£ 300
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Quality Antique Edwardian Cut Glass Bell Shaped Decanter
£ 235
The Old Champagne Glass Company
2 Waterford Boyne Spirit Decanters
£ 165
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Antique Edwardian Quality Cut Glass Hallmarked Silver Collar Decanter
£ 310
Antique Edwardian Quality Cut Glass Hallmarked Silver Collar Decanter
£ 310
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Carse Antiques
Small Pair of Hobnail Cut Glass Decanters
£ 120
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Antique Victorian Quality Cut Glass Decanter
£ 155
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Antique Edwardian Quality Cut Glass Ships Decanter
£ 235