Until the 1670s wine was served at the table in jug or green glass bottle. The decanter started to appear after 1670 and usually took a jug form, it wasn't until the middle of the 1700s that decanters were seen in a form we are more familiar with now.
 
This is an Edwardian cut glass decnater with the same cross hatch and linear design to the bottle and the stopper. This would have been in a relatively wealthy household or Gentleman's club of the day.
 
The decanter is in good condition.
 
Dimensions: 27cm x 8.5cm