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.
Elmgarden Antiques
13 Early 20th/19th Century Glass and Crystal Decanters
£ 400
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Wonderful Quality Antique Edwardian Cut Glass Decanter
£ 225
Church Street Antiques
Late Victorian Silver Plated Decanter Stand
£ 480
The Antique Shop
Antique Cranberry Glass Oil Vinegar Decanter Bottle
£ 58
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Quality Antique Edwardian Silver Collar Cut Glass Decanter
£ 300
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Quality Antique Edwardian Claret Jug
£ 425
Fox & Hare Antiques & Interiors
Vintage Murano Glass Decanter & Glasses Twist Stem 1950s
£ 32
Prometheus Antiques
A Very Unusual Silverplate Caged Cockatoo Tantalus
£ 950
Touch of Time Antiques
Late Victorian Stourbridge Cranberry Glass Cut-to-clear Decanter
£ 245
Fox & Hare Antiques & Interiors
Vintage Venetian Cranberry Glass Water Carafe & Glass - Gilt Decoration
£ 22
Vintage Venetian Cranberry Glass Water Carafe & Glass - Gilt Decoration
£ 22
Fox & Hare Antiques & Interiors
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Pretty Pair of Antique Edwardian Decanters
£ 295
Booth Antiques
Lovely French Enamel Painted Decanter & Tray
£ 175
White’s Antiques
Collection of Bristol Blue Glass - Decanter, Vase, Bowl & Tray
£ 350
Judy Fox Antiques
19th Century Baccarat Crystal Cave a Liqueur Box
£ 3,200
Bettys Bottle Boutique
Antique Victorian Silver Decanter Sheffield 1901
£ 175
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Stylish Plain Art Deco Silver Neck Decanter
£ 255
Jeff Sims Antiques
Gorgeous Pair of Georgian Regency Period Cut Glass Decanters
£ 225
£ 35
£ 220
Jeff Sims Antiques
Fabulous Edwardian Silver & Cranberry Glass Wine Jug
£ 195
Zonda Antiques
Vintage Blue Glass Genie Bottle Decanter with Stopper - Tall Empoli Style - 54cm Made in Italy
£ 299
Vintage Blue Glass Genie Bottle Decanter with Stopper - Tall Empoli Style - 54cm Made in Italy
£ 299
Zonda Antiques
Kernow Furniture
Pair of Antique Globe Decanters
£ 150
£ 85
Fox & Hare Antiques & Interiors
Early 19th Century Cut-glass Decanter & Stopper - c.1830's
£ 35
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Edwardian Silver Neck Decanter with Matching Stopper
£ 275
£ 1,275
Antique Sherry Decanter, English, Glass, Silver Plate, Spirit Bottle - Edwardian
£ 1,275
London Fine Ltd
£ 985
Antique Spirit Decanter, English, Glass, Silver, Port, Brandy Bottle, Edwardian
£ 985
London Fine Ltd
£ 495
Vintage Whiskey Decanter, English, Crystal Glass, Scotch Bottle, Barware c.1930
£ 495
London Fine Ltd
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Quality Antique Edwardian Decanter
£ 175
Jeff Sims Antiques
Gorgeous Pair of Georgian Regency Cut Glass Decanters
£ 225
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Art Deco Rose Engraved Blue Glass Spirit Decanter c.1930
£ 180
Art Deco Rose Engraved Blue Glass Spirit Decanter c.1930
£ 180
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Exceedingly Rare Set of Eight Blue Astrid Liquor Glasses & Decanter Designed by Simon Gate for Orrefors C1922-65
£ 475
Exceedingly Rare Set of Eight Blue Astrid Liquor Glasses & Decanter Designed by Simon Gate for Orrefors C1922-65
£ 475
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
19th Century Enamelled Bohemian Blue Glass Taper Decanter C1820-30
£ 240
19th Century Enamelled Bohemian Blue Glass Taper Decanter C1820-30
£ 240
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Jeff Sims Antiques
Charming Early Victorian Bristol Green Liqueur Decanter
£ 145
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Fine Quality Antique Victorian Glass Decanter
£ 225
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Vintage Glass Musical Spirit Decanter C1970 - Full Working Order
£ 95
Vintage Glass Musical Spirit Decanter C1970 - Full Working Order
£ 95
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Quality Antique Victorian Decanter
£ 225
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
19th Century Magnum Shaft & Globe Glass Decanter c.1880
£ 450
Andrew Cox Antiques
Superb Victorian Cut Glass Decanter
£ 145
Celia Rose Antiques
Pair of Cut Glass Globe Decanters
£ 95
