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Set of Three Silver Decanter Labels
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Set of three silver decanter labels, made by Yapp and Woodward, circa 1840.
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1840s Irish Antique Silver Decanter

Materials

Silver

Charming Victorian Novelty Glass & Sterling Silver Decanter 'Duck' - Made 1893
By Saunders & Shepherd
Located in London, London
Silver Decanter, is modelled to resemble a duck, with the hand blown clear glass body and glass handles
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1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver

Antique Glass & Sterling Silver Decanter & Biscuit Box Set, Linley & Hodd, 1870
By Richard Hodd & William Linley
Located in London, London
& Sterling Silver Decanter & Biscuit Box Set, is incredibly striking in design. The set measures 14.5"(37cm
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1870s English Victorian Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver

An Antique Italian Emerald Hand Blown Glass and Silver Decanter and Four Glasses
Located in New Orleans, LA
A charming 1920's Italian hand blown glass and silver decanter and four glasses in a lovely shades
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1920s Italian Grand Tour Antique Silver Decanter

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Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Decanter / Wine Bottle Labels
By James Phipps
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, set of three antique George III English sterling silver
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1810s British George III Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Decanter Label / Bottle Ticket Circa 1860
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique European cast sterling silver madeira decanter
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1860s Antique Silver Decanter

Materials

Sterling Silver

Crystal and Solid Silver Decanter
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful alcohol decanter in crystal and Solid Silver The silver decorated with a pearl frieze
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1880s Antique Silver Decanter

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Crystal and Solid Silver Decanter
Crystal and Solid Silver Decanter
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H 9.38 in W 4.53 in D 2.76 in
Scherk Art Deco Crystal and Silver Decanter
By Cartier
Located in Sharon, CT
Marked Scherk.
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Decanter

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Glass

Aesthetic Movement Antique Coloured Glass & Sterling Silver Decanter from 1894
Located in London, London
, Victorian, Sterling Silver and coloured glass Decanter is modelled in the form of a champagne bottle and
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1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Antique Persian Hand Chased Silver Decanter, Cup Tray Set
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
handle. Tray diameter - 11" Cup height - 2.75" Decanter height - 6" 84% silver content Total height
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Silver Decanter

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Elkington & Co. Silver Plate Decanter Stand
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Portland, GB
Rare Elkington Victorian Silver Plate Three Bottle Decanter Stand Tantalus, circa 1869. This
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1860s English Late Victorian Antique Silver Decanter

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Silver Plate

19th Century Sterling and Glass Decanter
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Beautiful 19th Century sterling and glass decanter with original stopper. Sterling overlaid glass
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Mid-19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Decanter

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Sterling and Glass Decanter
19th Century Sterling and Glass Decanter
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H 12 in Dm 4.5 in
Glug Glug Decanter, Antique Sterling Silver & Glass, Birmingham, 1901
By Coles & Fryer
Located in London, London
Decanter, is in the glug-glug style, with pinched sides, and a plain silver mount. The decanter measures
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Pedestal Jug by JM, 1891
Located in London, GB
Victorian Sterling Silver Pedestal Jug Made by JM in Birmingham in 1891 In very good condition
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19th Century Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver

George III Sterling Silver Creamer by Robert Hennell I
By Robert Hennell
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A small, George III period, sterling silver creamer by London silversmith Robert Hennel I, with
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18th Century British George III Antique Silver Decanter

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Silver, Sterling Silver

George III Sterling Silver Creamer by Robert Hennell I
George III Sterling Silver Creamer by Robert Hennell I
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H 5.12 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in
George III Sterling Silver Creamer by Peter & Ann Bateman
By Peter and Ann Bateman
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A George III period, sterling silver creamer with a monogrammed crest and beaded rim by Peter & Ann
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Silver Decanter

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Silver, Sterling Silver

George III Sterling Silver Creamer by Peter & Ann Bateman
George III Sterling Silver Creamer by Peter & Ann Bateman
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H 5.71 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in
George III John King London Sterling Silver Hot Milk Jug
Located in Washington Depot, CT
George III era sterling silver hot milk jug by Jon King of London, England, circa 1776. Beautiful
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18th Century English Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver

Antique George Angell London England Sterling Silver Footed Cup with Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver cup with gold wash interior by George Angell of London, England, circa 1854
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19th Century Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Cherub Repousse Silver Water Pitcher and Platter
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Cherub seated. Ewer water pitcher hand crafted out of 900 Silver Condition: Over all good condition some
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Decanter

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Silver

Tiffany & Co Antique Ivy Sterling Silver Waste Bowl & Creamer with Monogram
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver waste bowl and creamer in the Antique Ivy pattern by Tiffany & Co with
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19th Century Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Wine Jug, hallmarked Chester 1865-66. Weight: 972gr.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Victorian Sterling Silver Claret / Wine Jug with embossed floral body, grape, vine & branch handle
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1860s English Victorian Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver

Antique Elder & Co. Edinburgh Scotland Sterling Silver Gold Wash Interior Cup
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver with gold wash interior cup by Elder & Co of Edinburgh, Scotland, circa
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19th Century Antique Silver Decanter

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Gold, Sterling Silver

George III Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Charles Reily & George Storer, 1813
Located in London, GB
by Charles Reily & George Storer in London in 1813. Additional Information: Silver Weight: 119.7g
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19th Century British Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver

Antique English George II Britannia Silver Milk Jug Pitcher by N. Gulliver, 1723
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique, early 18th century English silver milk jug. In Britannia silver. Made by
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1720s English George II Antique Silver Decanter

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Silver, Britannia Standard Silver

Silver 780/00 Pitcher Made in Hanau circa 1900, Handmade, Neo Baroque
Located in Heerlen, NL
A silver Baroque pitcher, Silver content 780/000 (12.5 Lötig) Fully hand-hammered motifs of floral
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Late 19th Century German Baroque Revival Antique Silver Decanter

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Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Decanter for 4 Liquids, 1896, William Comyns
By William Comyns
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1896 by William Comyns, this remarkable, Victorian, antique sterling silver
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1890s English Industrial Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver

Spanish Silver and Glass Jug
Located in Atlanta, GA
A magnificent crystal & silver decanter. France, circa 1900. Dimensions: height 14 1/2" diameter 7
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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Silver Decanter

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Silver

Antique Newcastle Sterling Silver Madeira Decanter Label / Bottle Ticket
By John Robertson II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Georgian English sterling silver ‘madeira’ decanter label / bottle ticket made in
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1810s English George III Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver

1920s Art Deco Cut-Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted Decanter
By Wilmot Manufacturing Company
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
decanter in the Art Deco style; an addition to our silver mounted glass collection. This exceptional
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver, Silver

Antique 1790s Newcastle Sterling Silver Rum Decanter Label or Bottle Ticket
By Thomas Watson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver ‘rum’ decanter label / bottle ticket
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1790s English George III Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver, Silver

Sterling Silver Sherry Decanter Label by Charles Rawlings-Eng., 1828
By Charles Rawlings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sterling silver decanter label or bottle ticket if you prefer the English style, handmade by
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1820s English George IV Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver

Antique Acid Etched Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted Locking Decanter
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and sterling silver mounted decanter has a rounded square, tapering form. The impressive glass
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1920s English Other Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver, Silver

Antique Victorian Blown and Acid Etched Glass Sterling Silver Mounted Decanter
By Edward H. Stockwell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Victorian English sterling silver mounted blown and acid etched glass decanter made
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1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Decanter

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Silver, Sterling Silver

George iv Four Bottle Decanter Stand, London, 1823 by William Bateman
By William Bateman I
Located in London, GB
. Silver decanter cages are very rare, especially made in the famous Bateman Dynasty workshops. Height
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1820s English George IV Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Overlay "Scotch" Back Bar Bottle / Decanter with Thistles
By Lapierre Silver Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
American silver overlay back bar bottle or decanter having an allover overlaid design of thistles
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Overlay Decanter or Back Bar Bottle with Thistle Design
By Lapierre Silver Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 20th century silver overlay decanter or back bar bottle with a silver overlay collar above a
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Overlay "Wheat Head" Whiskey Back Bar Bottle or Decanter
By Lapierre Silver Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
American silver overlay back bar bottle or decanter having an overlaid design of wheat heads around
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Silver Overlay Cut Glass Golf Themed Back Bar Bottle or Decanter
By Rockwell Silver Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco silver overlay, cut glass back bar bottle or decanter having a silver overlay collar and
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver

English Crystal and Silver Barrel Decanter
Located in London, GB
English crystal and silver barrel decanter English, 1929 Measures: Height 26cm, width 12cm, depth
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1920s English Antique Silver Decanter

Materials

Silver

English Crystal and Silver Barrel Decanter
English Crystal and Silver Barrel Decanter
H 10.24 in W 4.73 in D 9.45 in
French Victorian Silver Scroll Decanter
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian silver deposit scroll design decanter with handle and stopper.
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Silver Decanter

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Silver

Sterling Silver and Glass Decanter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver and glass decanter. The decanter has 4 different compartments.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver

Silver and Crystal Glass Decanter
By Hamilton & Co., Calcutta
Located in Braintree, GB
Silver and crystal glass decanter Made in Sheffield, 1909 Maker: Hamilton & Co (of Calcutta
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Early 1900s British Antique Silver Decanter

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Silver

Silver and Crystal Glass Decanter
Silver and Crystal Glass Decanter
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H 6.5 in W 5.12 in D 5.52 in
Gorham Silver and Crystal Decanter, circa 1910
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Gorham silver and crystal decanter, circa 1910. Gorham silver stopper.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Decanter

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Crystal, Silver

Silver Plate Victorian Decanter Tantalus
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine silver plate decanter tantalus with fine englaveing on both sides holding three elaborately
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1870s Victorian Antique Silver Decanter

English Silver Engraved Decanter Widdowson & Veale
By Alexander MacRae
Located in Newark, England
The Decanter of slim tapered form with bulbous body, splayed circular foot with pinched stem and
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Silver Decanter

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Silver, Sterling Silver

English Silver Engraved Decanter Widdowson & Veale
English Silver Engraved Decanter Widdowson & Veale
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H 12.99 in W 5.12 in D 4.92 in
Silver Plated Decanter and Bottle Holder
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century silver plated decanter and bottle holder, with central shield, folding handle
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Early 20th Century Antique Silver Decanter

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Silver Plate

Silver Plated Decanter and Bottle Holder
Silver Plated Decanter and Bottle Holder
H 12 in W 12.5 in D 4.75 in
Novelty Silver Mounted Lyre Decanter Hukin & Heath
By Heath & Middleton
Located in Northampton, GB
With Sterling Silver Mounts From our Decanter collection, we are delighted to offer this very
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Silver Decanter

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Novelty Silver Mounted Lyre Decanter Hukin & Heath
Novelty Silver Mounted Lyre Decanter Hukin & Heath
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H 9.45 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in
Victorian Silver Tantalus with Three-Glass Decanters
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian silver Tantalus with three cut glass decanters and stoppers. The Tantalus is marked
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1890s English Antique Silver Decanter

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Silver

Edwardian Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted Champagne Bottle Decanter
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
decanter; an addition to our silver mounted glass collection. This fine and impressive antique Edwardian
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver

Pair of 19th Century Silver and Crystal Decanters
By Tetard Freres
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century silver and crystal decanters French, late 19th century Measures: Height 22cm
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Silver Decanter

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Crystal, Silver

1927 Walker & Hall Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted Decanter
By Walker & Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique George V cut-glass and English sterling silver mounted decanter; part of our wine
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1920s English Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver

Antique Ruby Glass Decanter with Silver Overlay
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a lovely decanter, rich in color and the silver decoration is also nice. The glass was
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Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Decanter

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Silver

Victorian Silver Three Bottle Decanter Tantalus Set
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Antique Silver Plate Tantalus A superb quality silver plated tantalus with three cut glass
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Silver Decanter

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Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Plate Swan Decanter WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Newark, England
Art Nouveau Silver Plate Swan Decanter by WMF. The Decanter of beautiful elongated shape with bulbous
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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Decanter

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Metal, Silver Plate

Art Nouveau Silver Plate Swan Decanter WMF
Art Nouveau Silver Plate Swan Decanter WMF
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H 14 in W 5.3 in D 7.5 in
Antique Victorian Silver Mounted Cut Glass Decanter 1892
By Heath & Middleton
Located in London, GB
A lovely Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mounted Decanter with a floral cut glass body. The
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Mounted Cut Glass Decanter 1892
Antique Victorian Silver Mounted Cut Glass Decanter 1892
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Pair of Silver Plated and Engraved Glass Decanters
By Christofle
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A pair of ‘Japonaise’ style silver plated and engraved glass decanters, in the Manner of Christofle
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19th Century French Antique Silver Decanter

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian quality cut glass decanters & original silver plated stand
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique 19th Century Victorian quality cut glass decanters & original silver plated stand
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Decanter

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Silver Plate

American Victorian Black, Starr & Frost Silver and Glass Decanter
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian decanter with silver deposit scroll design with handle and (inside spout
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Silver Decanter

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Silver

Sterling Silver and 'Striker' Glass Decanter, Hallmarked 1900
By Hamilton & Inches Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Fine hand blown glass decanter with silver mounted glass stopper and 'Whiskey' engraved to the body
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Early 1900s British Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver

Antique Port Decanter, English, Glass, Silver, Birmingham, Edwardian, Dated 1907
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative port decanter. An English, glass and sterling silver spirit bottle
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Silver Decanter

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Sterling Silver

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Antique Silver Decanter For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique silver decanter for your home. An antique silver decanter — often made from glass, metal and silver — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique silver decanter you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique silver decanter bearing Victorian, Georgian or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Baccarat, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Hukin and Heath each produced at least one beautiful antique silver decanter that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Silver Decanter?

The average selling price for an antique silver decanter at 1stDibs is $1,642, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $55,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Silver Decanter
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.

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