Antique glass decanters are the perfect balance of function and look. Although people have been using jugs to decant wine and spirit for thousands of years, when wine sellers began corking their bottles in the Middle Ages, they realised that it often created sediment at the bottom. Therefore, decanters were used to remove this sediment before serving, as well as to allow the wine or spirit to breath and to look more elegant on the dining table. Crystal has always been the preferred material and initially the glass was left clear or simply cut to allow any remaining sediment to be seen but coloured decanters were also available although far rarer now. Many glass decanters during the Georgian period in particular were even given their own wooden cases for storage.
While decanters dropped out of fashion for a short time, it is fair to say that with more home bars and people taking an interest in spirits that they are very much back in fashion now. Because they were intended to be used and are status symbols antique decanters tend to have a very elegant presence and enjoyable weight when held.
At LoveAntiques we have a fine selection of Antique and Vintage decanters for all your needs.
Fox & Hare Antiques & Interiors
Early 19th Century Cut-glass Decanter & Stopper - c.1830's
£ 35
Piers Rankin Silver Antiques
Edwardian Silver Neck Decanter with Matching Stopper
£ 275
£ 1,275
Antique Sherry Decanter, English, Glass, Silver Plate, Spirit Bottle - Edwardian
£ 1,275
London Fine Ltd
£ 985
Antique Spirit Decanter, English, Glass, Silver, Port, Brandy Bottle, Edwardian
£ 985
London Fine Ltd
£ 495
Vintage Whiskey Decanter, English, Crystal Glass, Scotch Bottle, Barware c.1930
£ 495
London Fine Ltd
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Quality Antique Edwardian Decanter
£ 175
Jeff Sims Antiques
Gorgeous Pair of Georgian Regency Cut Glass Decanters
£ 225
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Art Deco Rose Engraved Blue Glass Spirit Decanter c.1930
£ 180
Art Deco Rose Engraved Blue Glass Spirit Decanter c.1930
£ 180
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Exceedingly Rare Set of Eight Blue Astrid Liquor Glasses & Decanter Designed by Simon Gate for Orrefors C1922-65
£ 475
Exceedingly Rare Set of Eight Blue Astrid Liquor Glasses & Decanter Designed by Simon Gate for Orrefors C1922-65
£ 475
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19th Century Enamelled Bohemian Blue Glass Taper Decanter C1820-30
£ 240
19th Century Enamelled Bohemian Blue Glass Taper Decanter C1820-30
£ 240
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Jeff Sims Antiques
Charming Early Victorian Bristol Green Liqueur Decanter
£ 145
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Fine Quality Antique Victorian Glass Decanter
£ 225
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Art Deco Czech Vaseline Glass Perfume Bottle C1930
£ 270
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Vintage Glass Musical Spirit Decanter C1970 - Full Working Order
£ 95
Vintage Glass Musical Spirit Decanter C1970 - Full Working Order
£ 95
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Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Quality Antique Victorian Decanter
£ 225
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Antique Cut Glass Decanter with Silver Collar
£ 95
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19th Century Magnum Shaft & Globe Glass Decanter c.1880
£ 450
Andrew Cox Antiques
Superb Victorian Cut Glass Decanter
£ 145
Celia Rose Antiques
Pair of Cut Glass Globe Decanters
£ 95
Celia Rose Antiques
SUPERB PAIR OF ENGLISH BOTTLE DECANTERS
£ 95
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Antique Edwardian Quality Cut Glass Ships Decanter
£ 245
Celia Rose Antiques
Classic English Pair of Bottle Decanters
£ 95
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Pair Georgian Nelson Glass Decanters C1830
£ 280
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18th Century Prussian Glass Decanter C1785
£ 180
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Victorian Engraved Glass Carafe With Tumbler C1880 ( Holds 800 ml )
£ 120
Victorian Engraved Glass Carafe With Tumbler C1880 ( Holds 800 ml )
£ 120
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Unusual Large Antique Edwardian Cranberry Glass Water Jug
£ 425
Jeff Sims Antiques
Large Edwardian Cut Glass Wine Dispenser
£ 235
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Pretty Pair of Antique Edwardian Decanters
£ 295
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Pretty Antique Victorian Cranberry Glass Decanter
£ 295
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Wonderful Quality Antique Edwardian Cranberry Glass Decanter
£ 265
Wonderful Quality Antique Edwardian Cranberry Glass Decanter
£ 265
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Middleton's Antiques
19th Century Antique Cut Glass Decanter
£ 135
Andrew Cox Antiques
Gorgeous Georgian Rum Decanter
£ 165
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Oak Decanter and Games Box
£ 1,695
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Oak Decanter and Games Box
£ 1,695
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Graham Deakin Antiques
Pair of Whitefriars James Powell & Sons "Leather Bottle" Carafes
£ 225
London City Antiques
Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Cut Glass Decanters
£ 575
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Victorian Engraved Glass Wine Carafe c.1870
£ 90
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Pair of Victorian Union Engraved Shaft & Globe Glass Decanters c.1880
£ 280
Pair of Victorian Union Engraved Shaft & Globe Glass Decanters c.1880
£ 280
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Victorian Engraved Glass Decanter c.1860
£ 95
£ 1,695
Antique Tantalus, English, Silver Plated, Three Decanter Set - Edwardian c.1910
£ 1,695
London Fine Ltd
£ 695
Antique Whiskey Decanter, English Glass Scotch Bottle, Silver Collar, Hallmarked
£ 695
London Fine Ltd
