Two green glass port and gin decanters, 19th century
Ceramics and Glass
About the SessionIncluding a colourful selection of Clarice Cliff and Moorcroft, fine Chinese blue and white, and the distinctive 'Medusa' pieces from the Rosenthal-Versace design collaboration
LOT 182
Two green glass port and gin decanters, 19th century
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 1 000 - 1 500
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 2 108
About this Item
Two green glass port and gin decanters, 19th century
(1) height: 22,5cm; width: 12,5cm; depth: 10,5cm; (2) height: 23cm; width: 13cm; depth: 10cm
Notes
Glass decanters have been used for centuries to store and serve wine and spirits. The use of coloured glass, such as the green seen here, was believed to help preserve the contents from light.
Provenance
The Mary Eleanor Hibbert collection.
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