Lot 197: Two cut crystal decanters with stoppers

Two cut crystal glass decanters of differing forms.

The larger decanter features a bulbous, globular body with a flared, facet-cut neck. The body is decorated with a complex wheel-cut pattern, including a central sunburst or pinwheel motif surrounded by fine diamond cuts and radiating leaf motifs. It is fitted with a large, pointed teardrop-shaped stopper featuring vertical facet cuts.

The second decanter is of a more traditional tapered form with a long neck featuring three applied rings. The body is decorated with vertical mitre cuts and panels of cross-hatched diamond cutting. It is fitted with a smaller, rounded facet-cut stopper.

Both vessels are constructed from high-clarity lead crystal, exhibiting deep mitre cuts designed to refract light.

Visible markings include a white adhesive label on the neck of the globular decanter reading 12951 over 2, and a white rectangular adhesive label on the body of the tapered decanter reading SHELBYS AUCTIONEERS over LOT over 197 over 01132502626. No permanent maker’s marks, signatures, or acid-etched stamps are visible on either piece.