Slender Silver-Necked Vanity Decanter

This Belle Époque French decanter blends clean geometry with soft ornamentation, creating a piece that feels both classic and quietly modern. Crafted from hand-blown glass and finished with a silver-plated collar, it features beautifully etched bands—diamond crosshatching paired with vertical fluting—that give the body striking texture and dimension.

The finial-style stopper is carved with gentle ribbing, echoing the etched patterns below and adding height that draws the eye upward. Together, these elements form a tall, elegant silhouette that sits gracefully on a bar cart, drinks tray, or styled vignette.

Pieces like this were designed not only to serve but to be admired—meant to elevate the dining table or salon during a time when entertaining was an art form in itself. Its craftsmanship and proportions make it the perfect blend of utility and beauty.

Details

• Origin: France
• Era: c. 1890–1910
• Materials: Hand-blown glass; silver-plated collar; ribbed glass stopper
• Features:
  
• Diamond-etched banding paired with vertical fluted cuts
• Tall, elegant silhouette
• Ribbed finial-style stopper
• Decorative silver-plated collar with delicate beaded detailing

 

 

Condition Notes

Excellent antique condition with subtle age-related patina to the silver plate. Glass is clear and beautifully etched. Stopper seats securely.

 

Styling Suggestion:

• Perfect for cordials, wine reductions, or infused spirits
• Style with other glass-and-silver pieces for a refined French bar look
• Beautiful displayed on a tray, credenza, or in a moody holiday vignette