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.
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Georgian Bristol Green Glass Mell Decanter with Original Stopper c.1830
£ 165
Georgian Bristol Green Glass Mell Decanter with Original Stopper c.1830
£ 165
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Pair Victorian Whisky Glass Spirit Decanters C1850
£ 190
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
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Beautiful 19th Century English Decanter
£ 210
£ 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
Past Pieces
Pair 19th Century Wine Decanters
£ 120
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
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Fine Pair of Antique Edwardian Glass Decanters
£ 275
Planet Antiques
Mid Century Vallauris French Decanter Rooster
£ 75
Mere Antiques
Late Georgian Cut Glass Decanter
£ 120
Mere Antiques
Good Late Georgian Cut Glass Decanter
£ 135
Mere Antiques
Victorian Slice Cut Spirit Decanter
£ 79
Mere Antiques
19th Century Cut Glass Decanter
£ 79
Mere Antiques
Excellent Pair of 19th Century Triple Ring Decanters
£ 240
£ 240
£ 125
Mere Antiques
A Lovely Georgian Half Size Decanter
£ 135
Mere Antiques
A Beautiful Amethyst 19th Century Wine Bottle
£ 180
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Quality Antique Cut Glass Decanter
£ 195
Mere Antiques
A Stylish Solid Glass Art Deco Style Spirit Decanter
£ 265