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Glass Ships Decanter

Irish Glass Ship's Decanter, circa 1810
Irish Glass Ship's Decanter, circa 1810

Irish Glass Ship's Decanter, circa 1810

Located in New York, NY

Irish glass ship's decanter, circa 1810.

Category

Antique 1810s Irish Pitchers

Materials

Glass

English 1810 George III Cut Glass Ships Decanter
English 1810 George III Cut Glass Ships Decanter

English 1810 George III Cut Glass Ships Decanter

Located in Stamford, CT

English 1810 George III cut glass ships decanter. All-over faceted cut glass pattern.

Category

Antique 1810s British George III Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Pair of English Antique Glass Ship Decanters with Stoppers
Pair of English Antique Glass Ship Decanters with Stoppers

Pair of English Antique Glass Ship Decanters with Stoppers

Located in London, GB

Pair of English antique glass ship decanters with stoppers. English, Early 20th Century Measures: Height 24cm, diameter 18cm A pair of very Fine English antique glass ship decan...

Category

Early 20th Century English Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of Four English Engraved and Cut Glass Ship's Decanters
Set of Four English Engraved and Cut Glass Ship's Decanters

Set of Four English Engraved and Cut Glass Ship's Decanters

Located in London, GB

Set of four English engraved and cut glass ship's decanters. English, Early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century English Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

19th Century Crystal Glass Ships Decanters, Pair for Whiskey and Gin
19th Century Crystal Glass Ships Decanters, Pair for Whiskey and Gin

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 use on ships. The wide bottoms were to keep them stable when the ship lists. They ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Barware

Materials

Crystal

Large Lead Cut-Glass Ship's Decanter with engraved sailing ship, circa 1930
Large Lead Cut-Glass Ship's Decanter with engraved sailing ship, circa 1930

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 square rigger ship with a wide base made from heavy lead crystal or cut-glass having a s...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Georgian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

English Cut Glass Ship Decanter with Sterling Silver Mount, Label, and Coaster
English Cut Glass Ship Decanter with Sterling Silver Mount, Label, and Coaster

English Cut Glass Ship Decanter with Sterling Silver Mount, Label, and Coaster

Located in Nottingham, GB

This elegant English decanter set combines the brilliance of cut glass with the refinement of late 20th-century silverwork.

Category

Late 20th Century Crystal Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of French Cut Glass Decanters with Six Glasses
Pair of French Cut Glass Decanters with Six Glasses

Pair of French Cut Glass Decanters with Six Glasses

Located in London, GB

This eight-piece set comprises two cut glass ship’s decanters and eight rummer drinking glasses.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Spirit Ships Decanter
Spirit Ships Decanter

Spirit Ships Decanter

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A spirit ships decanter. England, circa 1820. Measures: Height: 20 cm (7 3/4"). Diameter: 15 cm (6").

Category

Antique 1820s Barware

Materials

Glass

Antique Enameled Ship Design Decanter
Antique Enameled Ship Design Decanter

Antique Enameled Ship Design Decanter

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique decanter with enamled ship design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Barware

Materials

Glass

Silver Collared Ship's Decanter Cut Glass Crystal, holding one litre, Circa 1976
Silver Collared Ship's Decanter Cut Glass Crystal, holding one litre, Circa 1976

Silver Collared Ship's Decanter Cut Glass Crystal, holding one litre, Circa 1976

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a high quality, heavy, Ship's Decanter made from Cut Glass Crystal, with its original matching stopper and a Sterling Silver Collar.

Category

20th Century British Revival Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Cut Crystal Ship Captains Liquor Decanter
Vintage Cut Crystal Ship Captains Liquor Decanter

Vintage Cut Crystal Ship Captains Liquor Decanter

By Waterford Crystal

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A vintage cut crystal decanter in the Ship Captains shape, with a top round stopper, circa early 1980s. The term “captains decanter” refers to the historical “ship’s decanter” used ...

Category

Vintage 1980s International Style Barware

Materials

Crystal

2 Crystal ship decanters in bell shape
2 Crystal ship decanters in bell shape

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 bottom 1 Stop has a saw cut. Used decanters from the 60s / 70s, but in very good ...

Category

20th Century European Barware

Materials

Crystal

Waterford Crystal Ship Captain Decanter w/ Stopper
Waterford Crystal Ship Captain Decanter w/ Stopper

Waterford Crystal Ship Captain Decanter w/ Stopper

By Waterford Crystal

Located in Plainview, NY

Waterford Crystal Ship Captain Decanter with Stopper This elegant Waterford Crystal Ship Captain decanter is a timeless expression of Irish crystal craftsmanship and nautical tradi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Serving Pieces

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Ship’s Decanter, English, Crystal Glass Wine Vessel, Mid Century, C.1960
Vintage Ship’s Decanter, English, Crystal Glass Wine Vessel, Mid Century, C.1960

Vintage Ship’s Decanter, English, Crystal Glass Wine Vessel, Mid Century, C.1960

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Striking vintage ship’s decanter, with a broad, low-slung body and refined presence Cut crystal glass, adorned with a crosshatch diamond pattern for visual interest Gadrooned stopper...

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Silver Overlay Cobalt Decanters with Sailing Ships and Thistles
Pair of Silver Overlay Cobalt Decanters with Sailing Ships and Thistles

Pair of Silver Overlay Cobalt Decanters with Sailing Ships and Thistles

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of silver overlay decorated cobalt blue glass decanters of flattened square form with circular dimples to front and back for easy grip.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Edwardian Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Nils Landberg for Orrefors Crystal Ship Decanter 4200-731
Nils Landberg for Orrefors Crystal Ship Decanter 4200-731

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 decanter, with the weight being spread out at the base, is designed to not tip over on a ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Barware

Materials

Crystal

Elegant Pewter Ship Decanter & Six Cups Liquor Set
Elegant Pewter Ship Decanter & Six Cups Liquor Set

Elegant Pewter Ship Decanter & Six Cups Liquor Set

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

AN ELEGANT PEWTER SHIP DECANTER AND SIX CUPS LIQUOR SET Les Etains du Manoir, Paris, France. Mid 20th century. Decanter, 8 in.(20.3 cm.) high. 7 in.(17.7 cm.) dia. at the ba...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Pewter

1950s Luxurious Queen Anne Dry Bar Cabinet with Beech & Brass Finish
1950s Luxurious Queen Anne Dry Bar Cabinet with Beech & Brass Finish

1950s Luxurious Queen Anne Dry Bar Cabinet with Beech & Brass Finish

Located in Reading, Berkshire

The cabinet is offered with the featured aluminium serving tray and a cut-glass ship’s decanter. A highly decorative and functional piece for a drawing room, dining room, library or...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Queen Anne Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Silver Plated Tantalus With Three Cut Glass Decanters Baize Lined 1920s
Art Deco Silver Plated Tantalus With Three Cut Glass Decanters Baize Lined 1920s

Art Deco Silver Plated Tantalus With Three Cut Glass Decanters Baize Lined 1920s

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Made in the 1920's in the style of Betjemann with adjustable hinged top. Decanters will differ from what's pictured. A set of three cut glass identical decanters will be shipped.

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Ship's Merlot Decanter, English Crystal Glass, Wine, Spirit, Mid Century
Vintage Ship's Merlot Decanter, English Crystal Glass, Wine, Spirit, Mid Century

Vintage Ship's Merlot Decanter, English Crystal Glass, Wine, Spirit, Mid Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage ship's Merlot decanter. An English, cut crystal glass full bodied wine or spirit vessel, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Cut Glass

Vintage Ship's Decanter, English, Cut Crystal Glass, Wine, Spirit, Mid Century
Vintage Ship's Decanter, English, Cut Crystal Glass, Wine, Spirit, Mid Century

Vintage Ship's Decanter, English, Cut Crystal Glass, Wine, Spirit, Mid Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage ship's decanter. An English, cut crystal glass full bodied wine or spirit vessel, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Cut Glass

An Elaborately Cut Pair Of Regency Semi Ships Decanters By Perrin & Geddes
An Elaborately Cut Pair Of Regency Semi Ships Decanters By Perrin & Geddes

An Elaborately Cut Pair Of Regency Semi Ships Decanters By Perrin & Geddes

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A superb pair of elaborately cut glass semi ships decanters of royal pattern by Perrin & Geddes of Warrington, the base with double diamond bands divided by vertical mitre cuts, tape...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Bottles

Materials

Cut Glass

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Waterford Crystal Lismore Pattern Ship's Decanter
Waterford Crystal Lismore Pattern Ship's Decanter

Waterford Crystal Lismore Pattern Ship's Decanter

By Waterford Crystal

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Waterford Crystal Lismore Pattern Ship's Decanter, the diamond and wedge cut-glass body with flaring base, with multi-facetted ball-form stopper.

Category

Late 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Neoclassical Barware

Materials

Cut Glass

Antique Cut Glass Ships Decanter
Antique Cut Glass Ships Decanter

Antique Cut Glass Ships Decanter

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H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

Antique Cut Glass Ships Decanter

Located in Ipswich, GB

Early 20th Century antique cut glass Ships decanter of good quality, classic shape with fantastic matching cut glass decoration to body and original stopper.

Category

Early 20th Century Glass

Materials

Glass

Antique Edwardian quality cut glass ships decanter
Antique Edwardian quality cut glass ships decanter

Antique Edwardian quality cut glass ships decanter

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H 10.63 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Antique Edwardian quality cut glass ships decanter

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Edwardian quality cut glass ships decanter having a quality shaped cut glass ships decanter with the original glass stopper.

Category

20th Century Glass

Materials

Glass

Antique Edwardian quality cut glass ships decanter
Antique Edwardian quality cut glass ships decanter

Antique Edwardian quality cut glass ships decanter

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H 11.03 in W 7.68 in D 7.68 in

Antique Edwardian quality cut glass ships decanter

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Edwardian quality cut glass ships decanter having a quality shaped cut glass ships decanter with the original cut glass stopper

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Barware

Materials

Glass

Antique Edwardian Quality Cut Glass Ships Decanter
Antique Edwardian Quality Cut Glass Ships Decanter

Antique Edwardian Quality Cut Glass Ships Decanter

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H 10.83 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in

Antique Edwardian Quality Cut Glass Ships Decanter

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Edwardian quality cut glass ships decanter having a quality cut glass ships decanter with the original stopper In perfect original condition Dimensions: Height 27.5 cm ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Barware

Materials

Cut Glass

Unusual pair of quality George III cut glass ships decanters
Unusual pair of quality George III cut glass ships decanters

Unusual pair of quality George III cut glass ships decanters

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual pair of quality George III cut glass ships decanters, having a quality pair of George III cut glass decanters with mushroom shaped stoppers

Category

Antique Early 19th Century George III Glass

Materials

Glass

Fantastic quality pair of antique Victorian cut glass ships decanters
Fantastic quality pair of antique Victorian cut glass ships decanters

Fantastic quality pair of antique Victorian cut glass ships decanters

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fantastic quality pair of antique Victorian cut glass ships decanters, having a quality pair of ships decanters with hobnail thumb press and triple ring decoration with the original ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Glass

Materials

Glass

Vibrant American Blue Glass Ships Decanter, Blenko Glass
Vibrant American Blue Glass Ships Decanter, Blenko Glass

Vibrant American Blue Glass Ships Decanter, Blenko Glass

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Francisco, CA

A vibrant American 1960s blue glass ships decanter with over-scaled stopper, by Blenko glassworks, the very cool decanter with large clear glass paddle-form stopper resting on a vibr...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Vases

Circa 1960s Orrefors Glass Ship Decanter
Circa 1960s Orrefors Glass Ship Decanter

Circa 1960s Orrefors Glass Ship Decanter

By Orrefors

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1960s signed Orrefors ship decanter, Swedish. Original blown ball stopper. Wave frosted upper neck. Attributed to Jan Johansson. Slight residue inside. 10 5/8" h., 8" dia.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Barware

Materials

Glass

Pair of Cut Glass Ships Decanters
Pair of Cut Glass Ships Decanters

Pair of Cut Glass Ships Decanters

Located in Essex, MA

Each with a conical shape with stoppers. Anglo Irish style cut-glass.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Pair Of Emerald Green Cut Glass Ships Decanters
Pair Of Emerald Green Cut Glass Ships Decanters

Pair Of Emerald Green Cut Glass Ships Decanters

Located in Essex, MA

Each with flat botton for ship use with silver plate stoppers one port and other rum.

Category

Antique 1880s English Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Fine Cut Glass Thomas Webb Crystal Ships Decanter
Fine Cut Glass Thomas Webb Crystal Ships Decanter

Fine Cut Glass Thomas Webb Crystal Ships Decanter

By Thomas Webb & Sons

Located in Worcester, GB

Fine cut glass Thomas Webb crystal ships decanter Measures: Width: 18 cm Height: 28 cm Excellent condition.

Category

20th Century British Glass

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Ship Captian's Decanter

Crystal Ship Captian's Decanter

Located in Asheville, NC

This crystal ship captain's decanter features a stunning combination of brilliance and clarity.

Category

Vintage 1950s Irish Barware

Antique Cut Glass Ship's Sherry Decanter with Silver Label Circa 1920
Antique Cut Glass Ship's Sherry Decanter with Silver Label Circa 1920

Antique Cut Glass Ship's Sherry Decanter with Silver Label Circa 1920

Located in London, GB

A superb antique Circa 1920 circular cut glass sherry ship’s decanter with narrow faceted baluster shaped stopper, and sterling silver sherry label.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Galleried Ships Decanter, English Cut Glass, Spirit Vessel, Edwardian
Antique Galleried Ships Decanter, English Cut Glass, Spirit Vessel, Edwardian

Antique Galleried Ships Decanter, English Cut Glass, Spirit Vessel, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an appealing antique galleried ships decanter. An English, beech and cut glass spirit vessel, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Barware

Materials

Cut Glass, Beech

SILVER Collared SHIP's DECANTER, Cut Glass, Art Deco, Circa 1921
SILVER Collared SHIP's DECANTER, Cut Glass, Art Deco, Circa 1921

SILVER Collared SHIP's DECANTER, Cut Glass, Art Deco, Circa 1921

By J. B. Chatterly & Sons, Ltd.

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a high quality, heavy, SHIP'S DECANTER made from Cut Glass Crystal, with the original matching stopper.

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Late 20th Century Crystal Ship's Decanter
Mid-Late 20th Century Crystal Ship's Decanter

Mid-Late 20th Century Crystal Ship's Decanter

By Galway

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Crystal ship's decanter by Galway, mid-late 20th century, Ireland. Claddagh pattern. Large size with boldly cut diamond work. Original stopper. Faceted base rim. Conforming stopper. ...

Category

20th Century Irish Regency Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Single Slice Cut Georgian Ships Decanter

Single Slice Cut Georgian Ships Decanter

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A single slice cut Georgian ships decanter.

Category

Antique 1790s British Georgian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Cut Glass

Pair of Three Ring Semi Ships Georgian Decanters
Pair of Three Ring Semi Ships Georgian Decanters

Pair of Three Ring Semi Ships Georgian Decanters

By William Parker

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A fine pair of plain three ring semi ships Georgian decanters with bull's eye stoppers.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Georgian Glass

Large Nineteenth Century Ship Decanter from the Dreadnaught
Large Nineteenth Century Ship Decanter from the Dreadnaught

Large Nineteenth Century Ship Decanter from the Dreadnaught

Located in Essex, MA

Captain's Quarters Wine Decanter from The Dreadnaught. Engraved Irish Crystal bearing ship name and bust of Poseiden

Category

Antique 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Hand Blown Cobalt Crystal "Ship Decanters"
Pair of Hand Blown Cobalt Crystal "Ship Decanters"

Pair of Hand Blown Cobalt Crystal "Ship Decanters"

Located in Great Barrington, MA

The deep rich blue of these cobalt decanters speak for themselves. The wide bases were designed to create a low center of gravity helping to balance the decanters in rough seas. The ...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Barware

Materials

Crystal

Sterling silver ships decanter coaster made in London in 2004
Sterling silver ships decanter coaster made in London in 2004

Sterling silver ships decanter coaster made in London in 2004

By MC Hersey & Son

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 2004 by M. C. Hersey, this very handsome, Elizabeth II, Sterling Silver Wine Coaster, is of a large size and would be perfect for a ships decanter. The wine c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Nils Landberg For Orrefors Crystal Ship Decanter 4200-731
Nils Landberg For Orrefors Crystal Ship Decanter 4200-731

Nils Landberg For Orrefors Crystal Ship Decanter 4200-731

By Nils Landberg, Orrefors

Located in Chicago, IL

Heavy crystal ship decanter by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, number 4200-731. The shape of the decanter, with the weight being spread out at the base, is designed to not tip over on a ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Fine Pair of Regency Step and Flute Cut Semi Ships Decanters
Fine Pair of Regency Step and Flute Cut Semi Ships Decanters

Fine Pair of Regency Step and Flute Cut Semi Ships Decanters

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A fine pair of Regency step and flute cut semi ships decanters.

Category

Antique 1810s British Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Cut Glass

Vintage Irish Waterford Crystal Ships Decanter with Solid Silver Wine Label
Vintage Irish Waterford Crystal Ships Decanter with Solid Silver Wine Label

Vintage Irish Waterford Crystal Ships Decanter with Solid Silver Wine Label

By Waterford Crystal

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful vintage Waterford Crystal Ship’s decanter (Lismore pattern) from circa 1950, with solid (sterling) silver “Wine” Label. The wine label is fully hallmarked, British, Birm...

Category

Mid-20th Century Irish Edwardian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Georgian Semi Ships Decanters
Georgian Semi Ships Decanters

Georgian Semi Ships Decanters

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H 11.23 in Dm 5.71 in L 11.23 in

Georgian Semi Ships Decanters

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A pair slice cut Georgian semi ships decanters. England, circa 1800 Measures: height: 28.5 cm (11 1/4"). Diameter: 14.5 cm (5 3/4").

Category

Antique Early 1800s Bottles

Materials

Cut Glass

Exceptional Pair of Regency Ships Decanters

Exceptional Pair of Regency Ships Decanters

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A fine pair of diamond and slice cut Regency decanters of the finest quality with mushroom stoppers.

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Bottles

Materials

Cut Glass

Glass 20th Century Calvados "Ship in a Bottle" and Decanter
Glass 20th Century Calvados "Ship in a Bottle" and Decanter

Glass 20th Century Calvados "Ship in a Bottle" and Decanter

Located in Houston, TX

Made in the Normandy region of France, The artist created "ship-in-a-bottle" pieces of art inside the glass bottle to depict scenes from Normandy. The art pieces were made without us...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Bottles

Materials

Glass, Wood, Cork

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Glass Ships Decanter For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the glass ships decanter you’re looking for. A glass ships decanter — often made from glass, crystal and metal — can elevate any home. There are 179 variations of the antique or vintage glass ships decanter you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the glass ships decanter you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each glass ships decanter bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. A well-made glass ships decanter has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baccarat, Waterford Crystal and Blenko are consistently popular.

How Much is a Glass Ships Decanter?

A glass ships decanter can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,000, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $27,282.

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