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Antique gilt and enamelled ruby red glass decanter

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Antique gilt and enamelled ruby red glass decanter
Bohemian, late 19th Century
Height 50cm, diameter 15cm

This exquisite ruby glass decanter was crafted in the late 19th Century in Bohemia, a historic region which was famous for its glassware. Antique Bohemian glass is today considered highly collectable because of its high-quality craftsmanship and decoration. This piece was made in Bohemia but intended for the Persian market.

The decanter is of typical form, with an ovoid body topped by a panelled ring-knopped neck and faceted mouth. The decanter is crowned by a panelled stopper with a mushroom-shaped knop and a conical tip. The decanter is crafted from red ruby glass and is finely decorated with colourful enamel flower designs, raised beads which imitate jewels, gilt serpentine patterns and cross-hatched medallions. The piece also features a portrait of Naser al-Din Shah, the Qajar king of Persia (1848-1896) on its front and a depiction of a lion on its reverse.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Cut-glass, enamel, gilt.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Bohemian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16077
Incollect Reference #:	729291

Dimensions

H.	19.69 in;	Diam.	5.91 in;
H.	50 cm;	Diam.	15 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.