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markdown**Antique Georgian Hand-Blown Clear Glass Taper Decanter / Wine Carafe**
**Era:** Late 18th to Early 19th Century (Circa 1780 - 1810)
**Style:** Georgian / Neo-Classical Taper Form
**Condition:** Beautiful antique condition (Missing original stopper).
**Item Details & Craftsmanship:**
This is an authentic, period-correct Georgian clear glass taper decanter or spirits carafe. It features beautiful hand-executed wheel engravings typical of the era, showcasing geometric cross-hatched diamond panels, stylized floral medallions, leaf borders around the neck, and hanging swag garlands.
**Manufacturing & Authenticity Hallmarks:**
- **Open Pontil Scar:** The base features a prominent, rough, unpolished pontil mark right in the center, proving it was entirely hand-blown by a master craftsman.
- **Ground Neck Collar:** The inner rim of the flared collar is mechanically ground to a matte finish, designed to snugly hold a period glass stopper.
- **Antique Wear & Character:** The glass contains charming historical "seed bubbles" and shows genuine, heavy shelf/table friction wear on the resting rim of the base, gathered over more than two centuries of use.
**Condition Notes:**
The decanter is structurally sound with no large cracks or major structural damage. The flared top rim is clean without any jagged breaks. As is common with early glass, there is minor cloudiness/misting on the interior from historical use. The original glass stopper is missing, making this piece perfect to display as an open wine carafe, historical bud vase, or centerpiece display.
Comes from a clean, smoke-free environment. It will be packed with professional care and maximum bubble wrap to ensure safe delivery. Please review all photos for exact condition details.
