Collectible Victorian Style Silver Plate Amber Glass Fish Drinks Decanter
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1 Collectible Victorian Style Silver Plated Amber Glass Fish Claret Wine Brandy Spirits Decanter After Alexander Crichton.
In the Victorian style of similar to after Alexander Crichton.
Alexander Crichton was born in Edinburgh in 1839, he became one of the finest London silversmiths.
It was during this brief period that Crichton designed his fantastical animal claret jugs for which he is so well known.
He created more than thirty four silver and glass claret jugs between 1881 and 1882.
Crichton's whimsy is seen in some of the finest English silver of the period, it is thought to be based on the drawings of Sir John Tenniel for Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass.
Full of character in the form of a a fish.
Very unusual such a quirky collectors piece.
Featuring wonderful patina to the silver plate offset by the fine amber coloured glass.
With a threaded clear glass handle at the top, silver plate tail and a detailed silver plate head which has glass eyes.
Such a beautiful item with a pull corked stopper.
Circa early 21st century.
Made from silver plate & amber glass.
Hallmarked underneath AI EPNS.
Condition report offered in fine used condition.
Having various noticeable wear, stains, scratches in places commensurate with being handmade also with usage & age.
Shape: Fish
Type of Glass: Cut Glass
Custom Bundle: No
Material: Crystal
MPN: Does not apply
Glassmaking Technique: Hand Blown
Maker: Unknown
Colour: Silver & amber
Vintage: No
Type: Decanter
Era: 21st Century (2000-Now)
Style: Victorian
Original/Reproduction: Contemporary Original
Theme: Fish
Featured Refinements: Wine Decanter
Production Style: Cut Glass
Time Period Manufactured: 2000-2009
Production Technique: Hand Blown Glass
Country of Origin: Britain
Glassware Type: Crystal/ Cut Glass
Handmade: Yes
EAN: Does not apply
Reserve: $590.00
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Collectible Victorian Style Silver Plate Amber Glass Fish Drinks Decanter
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