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Irish Galway Crystal 11.5 inch Open Decanter

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PRESENTING A LOVELY Irish Galway Crystal 11.5 inch Open Decanter. Quite RARE! Swan neck design, which tells us it was a ‘decanter’ .. rather than a ‘vase’. Made in Ireland circa 1980, by the desirable Galway Crystal company on the West Coast of Ireland. Cross-cut and fluted design on the lower half. Unlike Waterford pieces, most earlier Galway pieces were not marked or etched with the makers name. This one is one of those! It has a serial number etched on the base but we cannot decipher it! We know it is a ‘Galway’ piece because (1) it was bought by my mother in Ireland (who loved Galway pieces) and (2) Galway Crystal pieces are known for being ‘heavier’ and ‘thicker’ than even Waterford. This is a heavy and thick crystal …. unmistakably, Galway! Would be used as a ‘Wine Decanter’ for everyday use, hence, the lack of any form of lid. Provenance: From my Mother’s Estate in Ireland. Dimensions: 11.5 inches tall, Rim diameter of 2.75 inches and base diameter of 3.75 inches. 4.5 inch diameter at widest point. Weighs 4lbs. Condition: Excellent with no chips or cracks. No box. We cannot find another one like it on the marketplace!
  • Attributed to:
    Galway (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent with no chips or cracks. No box.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3978138590022
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