Decanters
How we deliver
You don't have to be home to wait for your parcel. We can leave it in a safe place, with your neighbours or reschedule delivery when convenient.
You don't have to be home to wait for your parcel. We can leave it in a safe place, with your neighbours or reschedule delivery when convenient.
Cut glass whisky decanter
Spectacular cut glass small decanter of a mallet shape with panelled decoration, of the Modernist style. Ideal for serving whisky, liqueurs as well as port and sherry; vintage English late 20th century.
Spectacular cut glass small decanter of a mallet shape with panelled decoration, of the Modernist style. Ideal for serving whisky, liqueurs as well as port and sherry; vintage English late 20th century.
$ 9131
Wine cut glass decanter
Classical decanter in cut glass with panelled decoration of a nelson barrel shape, of the Victorian style. Perfect for serving whisky or wine; antique English mid 19th century.
Classical decanter in cut glass with panelled decoration of a nelson barrel shape, of the Victorian style. Perfect for serving whisky or wine; antique English mid 19th century.
$ 8143
Cut glass & silver decanter
Elegant square decanter of the retro style in cut glass set with a sterling silver collar, by SG Ltd. Ideal for serving whisky or liqueurs; vintage English, hallmarked for London 1994.
$ 21596
Did you know?
Offer your guests the same wine - one properly decanted, another served straight from the bottle. The difference should be obvious - decanter wins.
Offer your guests the same wine - one properly decanted, another served straight from the bottle. The difference should be obvious - decanter wins.
Getting your order
Delivery of high value items or of very large parcels may require a signature when receiving. Don’t worry, when we ship, we will tell you all about it.
Delivery of high value items or of very large parcels may require a signature when receiving. Don’t worry, when we ship, we will tell you all about it.
Cut glass whisky decanter
Spectacular decanter of the retro style with pinwheel pattern, set with a faceted ball stopper. Ideal for serving whisky or liqueurs; vintage Continental European late 20th century.
$ 9254
Decanter stopper
A properly fitted glass stopper can be locked in the decanter’s neck by a gentle twist, sealing the contents; likewise, a careful twist will unlock it.
A properly fitted glass stopper can be locked in the decanter’s neck by a gentle twist, sealing the contents; likewise, a careful twist will unlock it.
Moulded glass port decanter
Rustic decanter with panelled pattern of the Art Deco style, set with a mushroom stopper. Ideal for serving whisky, liqueurs as well as port and sherry; vintage English 1930s.
Rustic decanter with panelled pattern of the Art Deco style, set with a mushroom stopper. Ideal for serving whisky, liqueurs as well as port and sherry; vintage English 1930s.
$ 8760
Tantalus
Is a lockable storage device for several decanters. It was used to keep drinks visible on display but safe out of the reach of servants and children.
Is a lockable storage device for several decanters. It was used to keep drinks visible on display but safe out of the reach of servants and children.
Blown glass port ship decanter
Classical ship decanter in blown glass of the Modernist style, set with a drop stopper. Ideal for serving port, sherry and table wine; vintage Slovakian late 20th century.
Classical ship decanter in blown glass of the Modernist style, set with a drop stopper. Ideal for serving port, sherry and table wine; vintage Slovakian late 20th century.
$ 9131
Cut glass globular decanter
Beautiful decanter with crosshatch decoration of the retro style, set with a tulip stopper. Perfect for serving port, sherry and table wine; vintage English 1970s.
Beautiful decanter with crosshatch decoration of the retro style, set with a tulip stopper. Perfect for serving port, sherry and table wine; vintage English 1970s.
$ 8390
Did you know?
Allowing wine to breathe will also soften some of the harsher aspects of the wine, like tannins, and will make harsh wine smell and taste better.
Allowing wine to breathe will also soften some of the harsher aspects of the wine, like tannins, and will make harsh wine smell and taste better.
Cut glass wine carafe
Classical cut glass large carafe with panelled pattern of a globular shape, of the Victorian style. Ideal for serving table wine; antique English circa 1900.
$ 5491
Cut glass whisky decanter
Traditional cut glass small decanter with crosshatch pattern of an ovoid shape, of the retro style. Ideal for serving whisky, liqueurs as well as port and sherry; vintage English late 20th century.
Traditional cut glass small decanter with crosshatch pattern of an ovoid shape, of the retro style. Ideal for serving whisky, liqueurs as well as port and sherry; vintage English late 20th century.
$ 7959
Cut glass wine decanter
$ 7342
Did you know?
“Do you know the Bishop of Norwich?” is a traditional polite British reminder at the dinner table to pass the port. Apparently that Bishop was forgetful.
“Do you know the Bishop of Norwich?” is a traditional polite British reminder at the dinner table to pass the port. Apparently that Bishop was forgetful.
Globular cut glass decanter
Classical globular large decanter in cut glass of the retro style. Perfect for serving port, sherry and table wine; vintage English late 20th century.
$ 6108
Did you know?
After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, glass production was rare and most decanters were made in pottery; some were made in bronze, silver and gold.
After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, glass production was rare and most decanters were made in pottery; some were made in bronze, silver and gold.
Decanter etiquette
Pass the port - at the table pass a decanter to your left; the host should fill the glass of the guest to their right first, then pass it to the left.
Pass the port - at the table pass a decanter to your left; the host should fill the glass of the guest to their right first, then pass it to the left.
Did you know?
Decant all cheap wines - it can greatly improve their flavours. Your guests will judge the wine by it’s taste rather than by the label on the bottle.
Decant all cheap wines - it can greatly improve their flavours. Your guests will judge the wine by it’s taste rather than by the label on the bottle.
Whisky cut glass decanter
View condition. Spectacular cut glass medium decanter of the Georgian style with panelled decoration, set with a mushroom stopper. Ideal for serving whisky, liqueurs as well as port and sherry; antique English 1830s.
View condition. Spectacular cut glass medium decanter of the Georgian style with panelled decoration, set with a mushroom stopper. Ideal for serving whisky, liqueurs as well as port and sherry; antique English 1830s.
$ 8267
Globular blown glass decanter
Attractive decanter in blown glass with stripy decoration of the Art Deco style, set with a ball stopper. Perfect for serving whisky or wine; vintage English 1920s
Attractive decanter in blown glass with stripy decoration of the Art Deco style, set with a ball stopper. Perfect for serving whisky or wine; vintage English 1920s
$ 11722
Hourglass blue decanter
$ 11229
Tapered flask decanter
Opulent decanter of the Art Deco style with moulded glass star pattern, set with a fan stopper, by Ovist of Wurttemberg. Perfect for serving whisky and liqueurs; vintage German mid 20th century.
$ 10735
Did you know?
In the Renaissance Venice glass decanters were designed with long and elegant necks on wide round bodies, helping to aerate the wine when decanted.
In the Renaissance Venice glass decanters were designed with long and elegant necks on wide round bodies, helping to aerate the wine when decanted.
Did you know?
The main reason for decanting port and sherry is to remove the sediment that builds up in a bottle. The wine can be decanted through a filter too.
The main reason for decanting port and sherry is to remove the sediment that builds up in a bottle. The wine can be decanted through a filter too.
Cut glass sherry decanter
Spectacular globular large decanter with 1000 eyes decoration of the Victorian style, set with a faceted ball stopper. Ideal for serving table wine; antique English late 19th century.
$ 11722
Packaging
We pack carefully using bubble wrap, kraft paper, shock absorbers and strong boxes. Delivery accidents are extremely rare and we take them seriously.
We pack carefully using bubble wrap, kraft paper, shock absorbers and strong boxes. Delivery accidents are extremely rare and we take them seriously.
Cut glass decanter
Spectacular Art Deco tapered decanter with crosshatch decoration in cut glass, set with a pine cone stopper. Ideal for serving whisky or liquor; vintage English 1930s.
Spectacular Art Deco tapered decanter with crosshatch decoration in cut glass, set with a pine cone stopper. Ideal for serving whisky or liquor; vintage English 1930s.
$ 10858
Did you know?
Some round decanters swirl the wine when it is poured in. It is similar to swirling wine in a glass, which makes it richer in taste and flavours.
Some round decanters swirl the wine when it is poured in. It is similar to swirling wine in a glass, which makes it richer in taste and flavours.
Glass silver plated wine jug
Imposing wine carafe with blown glass tapered body engraved with a floral pattern and set with a silver plated collar and handle, by Atlantis copying an Art Nouveau style. Perfect for serving table wine and water; vintage Portugese late 20th century.
Imposing wine carafe with blown glass tapered body engraved with a floral pattern and set with a silver plated collar and handle, by Atlantis copying an Art Nouveau style. Perfect for serving table wine and water; vintage Portugese late 20th century.
$ 48746
2 yellow glass wine bottles
Unusual pair of yellow overlay glass wine bottles with engraved grapes and vines pattern, of the Victorian style. Ideal for serving table wine; antique English mid 19th century.
Unusual pair of yellow overlay glass wine bottles with engraved grapes and vines pattern, of the Victorian style. Ideal for serving table wine; antique English mid 19th century.
$ 116622
Did you know?
With time, from a purely practical objects decanters became a luxury symbol of status. Just look at the intricately cut crystal glass decanters.
With time, from a purely practical objects decanters became a luxury symbol of status. Just look at the intricately cut crystal glass decanters.
Sherry decanter
Spectacular carafe in blown glass of a globular shape, set with a sterling silver collar with lid and handle, of the Arts & Crafts style, by John Grinsell & Sons. Ideal for serving wine, port and sherry; antique English, hallmarked for London 1895.
$ 79599
Tapered square decanter
Slick decanter of the Art Deco style in cut glass, set with a sterling silver four spout collar and a faceted ball stopper. Ideal for serving whisky, port and sherry; vintage English, hallmarked for London 1928.
Slick decanter of the Art Deco style in cut glass, set with a sterling silver four spout collar and a faceted ball stopper. Ideal for serving whisky, port and sherry; vintage English, hallmarked for London 1928.
$ 42576
2 yellow glass wine bottles
$ 48746
Glass shipping
Most of our glassware is packed in a sturdy double box to withstand a very rough journey. Our couriers are very careful, so this is just a precaution.
Most of our glassware is packed in a sturdy double box to withstand a very rough journey. Our couriers are very careful, so this is just a precaution.
Cut glass whisky decanter
Attractive acorn shaped medium decanter of the Modernist style with crosshatch decoration. Ideal for serving whisky, liqueurs as well as port and sherry; vintage English late 1900s.
$ 8390
Did you know?
Barolo, Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Malbec, Chianti, Rhône wines and Ports - all wines that usually can benefit from decanting.
Barolo, Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Malbec, Chianti, Rhône wines and Ports - all wines that usually can benefit from decanting.
Did you know?
A matching glass stopper on a decanter first appears in the early 18th century in Britain. It helps to keep wine airtight and prevents oxidation.
A matching glass stopper on a decanter first appears in the early 18th century in Britain. It helps to keep wine airtight and prevents oxidation.
International delivery
We ship worldwide with DHL and UPS express couriers. Safely delivered to your door, usually within up to 7 days to most places.
We ship worldwide with DHL and UPS express couriers. Safely delivered to your door, usually within up to 7 days to most places.
2 wine gilded decanters
Opulent pair of table wine decanters in blown glass, with ruffle handles, gilded and enameled floral pattern, Victorian style. Perfect for serving table and dessert wine; antique English 19th century.
Opulent pair of table wine decanters in blown glass, with ruffle handles, gilded and enameled floral pattern, Victorian style. Perfect for serving table and dessert wine; antique English 19th century.
$ 11352
Small gilded decanter
Rustic rectangular small decanter in blown glass with gilded scrolls pattern on the shoulders and stopper, of the Georgian style. Ideal for serving whisky, liqueurs as well as port and sherry; antique English circa 1800.
Rustic rectangular small decanter in blown glass with gilded scrolls pattern on the shoulders and stopper, of the Georgian style. Ideal for serving whisky, liqueurs as well as port and sherry; antique English circa 1800.
$ 10735
Dessert wine decanter
$ 10612
Glass and silver decanter
Unusual square tapered large blown glass decanter of the Arts & Crafts style, set with a sterling silver four spout collar, with cut glass star pattern, set with a tulip stopper. Perfect for serving port, sherry and table wine; antique English, hallmarked for Birmingham 1914.
$ 30235
Did you know?
Wine bottles are widely use from the early 1600s, thanks to the Italian glass blowers. At the same time the French began storing bottled and corked wine.
Wine bottles are widely use from the early 1600s, thanks to the Italian glass blowers. At the same time the French began storing bottled and corked wine.
Next day delivery
Need it fast in the UK? Order today by 2 pm to get it on the Next Working Day. Weekend orders are delivered on Tuesday.
Need it fast in the UK? Order today by 2 pm to get it on the Next Working Day. Weekend orders are delivered on Tuesday.
Large ship decanter
Classical large ship decanter in cut glass, pyramid shaped body set with a ball stopper; vintage Continental European late 1900s.
$ 9007
Table etiquette
Port and sherry decanters have to be constantly passed at the after dinner table, so that all guests can have a fill of their glass without asking.
Port and sherry decanters have to be constantly passed at the after dinner table, so that all guests can have a fill of their glass without asking.
Blown glass gilded decanter
Rare rectangular decanter in blown glass with painted gold decoration of floral scrolls; antique English Regency early 1800s.
Rare rectangular decanter in blown glass with painted gold decoration of floral scrolls; antique English Regency early 1800s.
$ 11662
Domestic delivery
Free UK delivery on most items (5 days); only £4.95 for the Next Working Day. Small delivery charge on large furniture items.
Free UK delivery on most items (5 days); only £4.95 for the Next Working Day. Small delivery charge on large furniture items.
Blown glass port decanter
Classical decanter in blown glass with minimalist design, mallet shaped. Decanter in Modernist style for port and sherry; vintage English 1970s.
Classical decanter in blown glass with minimalist design, mallet shaped. Decanter in Modernist style for port and sherry; vintage English 1970s.
$ 3084
Blue Viking glass carafe
Imposing glass wine or water carafe in the shape of an antique bottle, in dark blue with moulded bearded Viking face panel, copying the famous design by Ole Winther for Holmegaard.
Imposing glass wine or water carafe in the shape of an antique bottle, in dark blue with moulded bearded Viking face panel, copying the famous design by Ole Winther for Holmegaard.
$ 11352
Party tip
Use an elegantly designed clear glass decanter to display the rich colours of the wine served - presentation is part of a beautiful party!
Use an elegantly designed clear glass decanter to display the rich colours of the wine served - presentation is part of a beautiful party!
Cut glass Nelson decanter
Beautiful barrel shaped so-called Nelson decanter in cut glass with panelled decoration, two rings set on a faceted neck; antique English 1830s.
$ 9070
Small square whisky decanter
Unusual small whisky decanter of a square shape, in blown and cut glass, set with a hollow stopper; antique English late 19th century.
Unusual small whisky decanter of a square shape, in blown and cut glass, set with a hollow stopper; antique English late 19th century.
$ 9095
Wine decanter labels
$ 11105
Did you know?
Another reason for decanting wine before drinking is to aerate it, or allow it to breathe. Oxygen helps to unlock full wine flavours in taste and smell.
Another reason for decanting wine before drinking is to aerate it, or allow it to breathe. Oxygen helps to unlock full wine flavours in taste and smell.
Cut glass port decanter
Attractive port or sherry wine decanter of a classical barrel shape with intricately cut glass panelled and diamond sides, air bubble stopper; antique English 19th century.
$ 8020
Did you know?
Decanting times differ for each wine. 5-10 minutes are enough for lighter and younger wines, up to 2 hours for older and heavier wines.
Decanting times differ for each wine. 5-10 minutes are enough for lighter and younger wines, up to 2 hours for older and heavier wines.
Ship decanter
Also called yacht decanter - a traditional shape of a heavy glass decanter with a very wide base which makes it stable for use on a rocking ship.
Also called yacht decanter - a traditional shape of a heavy glass decanter with a very wide base which makes it stable for use on a rocking ship.
Did you know?
It is alright to use any decanter for any drink, as long as you like the style. Traditionally, larger decanters are for wine, smaller are for liquors.
It is alright to use any decanter for any drink, as long as you like the style. Traditionally, larger decanters are for wine, smaller are for liquors.
3 spectacular wine decanters
Spectacular set of three matching decanters with varying diamond faceted stoppers, ovoid body with cut glass gadrooned decoration and octagonal neck; antique English circa 1900. Stoppers are not original and therefore vary in size.
Spectacular set of three matching decanters with varying diamond faceted stoppers, ovoid body with cut glass gadrooned decoration and octagonal neck; antique English circa 1900. Stoppers are not original and therefore vary in size.
$ 21595
Engraved glass wine decanter
View condition. Elegant wine decanter in blown and cut glass with engraved floral decoration and faceted neck, hexagonal mushroom stopper; antique English early 1900s.
View condition. Elegant wine decanter in blown and cut glass with engraved floral decoration and faceted neck, hexagonal mushroom stopper; antique English early 1900s.
$ 4935
1000 eyes wine decanter
$ 4935
Pyramid decanter for port
Classical ship decanter in cut glass with a heavy spreading body and a massive mushroom shaped stopper, by Thomas Webb; vintage English, second half of the 20th century. Ideal for serving whisky and other spirits.
$ 7403
Returns
We operate an extended 14-day return policy - just let us know within two weeks that you wish to return an item.
We operate an extended 14-day return policy - just let us know within two weeks that you wish to return an item.
Delivery good to know
There are no Import Duties on antiques into the USA, EU and many other countries - we do all the paperwork - you just enjoy the products.
There are no Import Duties on antiques into the USA, EU and many other countries - we do all the paperwork - you just enjoy the products.
Royal Doulton wine decanter
Traditional ovoid crystal decanter with cut glass decoration, spire stopper, by Royal Doulton marked on base; vintage English, second half of the 20th century. Ideal for serving port or sherry.
Traditional ovoid crystal decanter with cut glass decoration, spire stopper, by Royal Doulton marked on base; vintage English, second half of the 20th century. Ideal for serving port or sherry.
$ 6169
