A Victorian three bottle decanter stand, late 19th century, ...

Hammer

£260

A Victorian three bottle decanter stand, late 19th century, the trefoil base raised on scroll and acanthus feet, the three divisions each with figural mask above a shell motif, vacant cartouches between, 42cm high, with three associated Bohemian style coloured glass decanters and stoppers, each of faceted form with continuous gilt vine friezes, each 37cm high (4)

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The bottles are largely in good order, none show major cracks, chips or losses to the glass. There is some nibbling to the edges of the facets, and moderate scratching and wear throughout commensurate with age and use. There is heavy loss, scratching and wear to the gilt and painted detail across all examples. There are a couple of small chips to the stoppers, as well as general scratching and wear to the glass and moderate wear and loss to the painted detail. See additional pictures for illustration.

Base in good order, no major dents, splitting, thinning or repair. Trefoil frame and handle in good order, no major dents, splitting, thinning or repair. There stand shows heavy loss to the plating, and heavy scratching and general wear throughout commensurate with age and wear. The stand is stable on a level surface.

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