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What is the purpose of decanters?
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Decanters are vessels that are typically used to hold and serve alcoholic beverages. They may also be used for storing beverages for a short period of time. Some people believe that serving from a decanter is better than serving from a bottle because it releases the aroma. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary decanters from top sellers around the world.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Enamelled Glass Decanter & Glasses By J & L Lobmeyr, Vienna Late 19th.C
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE AUSTRIAN DECANTER AND CORDIAL GLASSES
Hand-blown pinched clear glass decanter and four
Category
Antique 1870s Austrian Renaissance Glass
Materials
Enamel
Austrian Eagle Cut Crystal Glass Figural Decanter
Located in New York, NY
An Austrian crystal glass figural decanter. The ware is made in a shape of an eagle made in a cut
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Austrian Secessionist Crystal Decanter and Cordial Glassware Set
Located in North Miami, FL
This set of 8 pieces include: decanter, 6 cordial glasses and the tray. Beautifully hand painted on
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Barware
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Amber Glass Decanter Bottle, vintage Austria 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A really beautiful colored Art Deco decanter bottle with a wonderful glass stopper. In very good
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Barware
Materials
Art Glass
20th Century Glass Decanter Set With Enamel Paintings, Austria ca. 1980s
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming, late 20th century Austrian glass decanter set of seven from the late 1980s in Austria. A
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Barware
Materials
Enamel
Antique Lobmeyr Austrian 'Rock Crystal' Etched & Engraved Cut Glass Decanter
By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique cut glass decanter.
By Lobmeyr.
Decorated throughout with the 'Rock Crystal
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Barware
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass