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What is a ship's decanter used for?
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A ship’s decanter is a container that was traditionally used to carry liquor on board a sailing ship. A ship’s decanter may now be found in homes and restaurants as an alternative to wine bottles or carafes. Cognac, whisky, brandy and other spirits can be served in a ship’s decanter. On 1stDibs, choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ship’s decanter you’re looking for.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
Shop for Crystal Ship Decanter on 1stDibs
2 Crystal ship decanters in bell shape
Located in Delft, NL
2 crystal ship decanters in bell shape.
Bell shaped decanters, diamond cut and star cut shape
Category
20th Century European Barware
Materials
Crystal
$559 / set
Nils Landberg for Orrefors Crystal Ship Decanter 4200-731
Located in Sheffield, MA
Heavy crystal ship decanter by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, number 4200-731. The shape of the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Barware
Materials
Crystal
$713 Sale Price
24% Off
Vintage Pair of Cut Crystal Glass Silver Mounted Decanters Birmingham 1972
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of vintage sterling silver mounted diamond pattern crystal ships decanters and
Category
Vintage 1970s Glass
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Ship’s Decanter, English, Crystal Glass Wine Vessel, Mid Century, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a handsome mid 20th century crystal decanter, with a classic ship’s form and brilliant cut
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Large Lead Cut-Glass Ship's Decanter with engraved sailing ship, circa 1930
By Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very large ( 1.5 litre) high quality ship's decanter, having an engraved image of a
Category
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
19th Century Crystal Glass Ships Decanters, Pair for Whiskey and Gin
Located in Wilton, CT
Gorgeous gin and whiskey crystal decanters from the 1800s. These magnificent pair were designed for
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Barware
Materials
Crystal
$960 Sale Price / set
20% Off