Classical water carafe of an ovoid bottle shape with cut glass decoration; antique English circa 1900.
Condition: Antique – minor surface wear
Size: 15.5 cm H; 6.1″ H; Volume: 0.5 l.
The long Victorian period (1838-1901) spanned over an immensely prolific time in the history of art and design. It covers such great fashions as Gothic Revival, the Pre-Raphaelites, Aesthetic Movement, Expressionism, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau. That was quite unlike any other period.
Facts of Lavish Etiquette tip — 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 for it.