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
Victorian Engraved Glass Wine Carafe c.1870
£ 90
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Pair of Victorian Union Engraved Shaft & Globe Glass Decanters c.1880
£ 280
Pair of Victorian Union Engraved Shaft & Globe Glass Decanters c.1880
£ 280
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Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Victorian Engraved Glass Decanter c.1860
£ 95
Jeff Sims Antiques
Handsome Edwardian Hallmarked Silver & Cut Glass Claret Jug
£ 425
£ 1,695
Antique Tantalus, English, Silver Plated, Three Decanter Set - Edwardian c.1910
£ 1,695
London Fine Ltd
£ 695
Antique Whiskey Decanter, English Glass Scotch Bottle, Silver Collar, Hallmarked
£ 695
London Fine Ltd
Pear Tree Antiques
Edwardian Silver Plated Decanter Holder & Biscuit Box
£ 365
Andrew Cox Antiques
Gorgeous Victorian Silver & Cut Glass Claret Jug
£ 475
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Pair of Hukin & Heath Sterling Silver Topped Whiskey Noggins
£ 375
Pair of Hukin & Heath Sterling Silver Topped Whiskey Noggins
£ 375
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Vintage by the Sea Ltd
Antique Two Decanter Tantalus with Key
£ 150
Larkin & Gallow
Antique Silver Mounted Whisky Jug
£ 120
Elmgarden Antiques
A Large Collection of 19th C English Flagon Decanters
£ 1,995
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Lovely Quality Pair of Antique Edwardian Glass Decanters
£ 245
William Rand Antiques
Edwardian Silver Mounted and Glass Claret Jug
£ 130
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Fantastic Quality Antique Edwardian Silver Collar Decanter
£ 395
Queens Antiques & Collectables
Victorian Silver Decanter Label BRANDY by Nathaniel Mills Birmingham 1852
£ 145
Victorian Silver Decanter Label BRANDY by Nathaniel Mills Birmingham 1852
£ 145
Queens Antiques & Collectables
Graham Deakin Antiques
Mdina Four Piece Set
£ 245
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Pair of Gilded 19th Century Dutch Glass Decanters c.1880
£ 280
Pair of Gilded 19th Century Dutch Glass Decanters c.1880
£ 280
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Val St Lambert Crystal Decanter & Four Matching Hock Wine Glasses c.1950
£ 550
Val St Lambert Crystal Decanter & Four Matching Hock Wine Glasses c.1950
£ 550
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Victoria Antiques
Elegant Antique 3 Decanter Silver Plated Tantalus with Key, c.1910
£ 295
William Rand Antiques
Victorian Silver Mounted Glug Glug Decanter
£ 180
Graham Deakin Antiques
Edwardian Cut Grass Silver Plated Claret Jug
£ 160
Artisan Antiques
Antique French Solid Silver Ewer Glass Mounted, Rococo Shell Design - Lancon, Paris c.1880
£ 1,500
Antique French Solid Silver Ewer Glass Mounted, Rococo Shell Design - Lancon, Paris c.1880
£ 1,500
Artisan Antiques
Sunnyside Antiques
Stylish Claret Jug
£ 165
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Tall Val St Lambert Brilliant Cut Crystal Amethyst Decanter c.1930
£ 260
Tall Val St Lambert Brilliant Cut Crystal Amethyst Decanter c.1930
£ 260
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Antique Georgian Engraved Glass Gimmel Flask C1830
£ 95
London City Antiques
Pair of Antique Edwardian Quality Cut Glass Decanters
£ 495
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Lovely Quality Georgian Cruet Set
£ 395
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Antique 19th Century Cut Glass Serving Bottle or Decanter C1860
£ 130
Antique 19th Century Cut Glass Serving Bottle or Decanter C1860
£ 130
Exhibit Antiques & Collectibles
Sunnyside Antiques
Cut Glass Decanter - 19th Century
£ 225
Sunnyside Antiques
Pair of 19th Century Antique Cut Glass Decanters
£ 320
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Stunning Quality Antique Victorian Ewer
£ 295
Jeff Sims Antiques
Gorgeous Victorian Etched Wine Carafe
£ 145
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Unusual Trio of Antique Edwardian Cut Glass Decanters
£ 385
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Wonderful Quality Antique Edwardian Quality Cut Glass Decanters & Original Silver Plated Stand
£ 465
Wonderful Quality Antique Edwardian Quality Cut Glass Decanters & Original Silver Plated Stand
£ 465
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Larkin & Gallow
Antique Dresser Design, Conical Silver Neck Port Decanter
£ 350
William Rand Antiques
Baccarat Dionysos Crystal Wine Decanter
£ 375
Vintage by the Sea Ltd
Vintage Venetian Decanter and Two Glasses
£ 80
Booth Antiques
Fabulous Chester Silver Mounted Edwardian Whisky Jug
£ 285
William Rand Antiques
Baccarat Crystal Wine Decanter
£ 375
