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Tag Archives: Decanter

Yet another Pinwheel Decanter

08 Friday Jun 2012

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I have shown a number of decanters already.  My guy and I were in some thrift shop and he saw this.  He talked me into buying it – as if we needed another decanter!  But….it is a pretty pinwheel (I love the stopper) and I am sure that someone will want this some day.

Unknown Etched Decanter and Glasses

26 Thursday Apr 2012

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I bought this decanter and the six glasses for $4.00 at a church bazaar in Orono.  They wouldn’t have caught my eye at all, except for the little clover etch.  I have absolutely no thoughts about the age, history, provenance, etc.  In fact…..I have often thought that they don’t belong with my other glasses on the shelf.

My daughter was home a few weeks ago and admired them.  I was gobsmacked!!!!!  However it did make me take a closer look.

The first thing I noticed was the incredible amount of dust covering all pieces.  I didn’t clean them before I took the photos, so you might notice the dust as well!  Oh well….too many pieces of glass, too little time.

Upon reflection I decided that these glasses weren’t hideous.  I think they will be fine for a summer beverage – Sangria anyone?  I’ve not used them yet….but am planning to use them at some point this summer

 

 

Unknown Engraving – Decanter

06 Monday Feb 2012

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Decanter, Grapes, Ivy

This is a very pretty, relatively small decanter.  I have eight (including two glass items) decanters hanging around.  No…they are not all full (only two of them are in actual use).  I bought this one in the U.S I think.  I am guessing that it is of a good age and wouldn’t surprise me to find that it is European.  I love the engraving on the stopper.  I’ve not seen that before.  The problem – when washed, because of the very narrow neck, water dries in the bottle and then leaves  marks inside the bottle that are visible when empty.  I read somewhere that you should dry your decanters with a hair blower in order to avoid these marks.  I tried this, but almost burned my hands!  Took too long and didn’t work.  I guess I could fill it!  I don’t use this one as I don’t want the stopper to become damaged.  It is pristine to date.  I came across a reference to a book about  identifying old British decanters.  I may have to order to see if this one shows up.  There is something very James Bondish about pouring wine, or brandy, from a decanter.

 

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