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 a heavy cut crystal decanter with a hatch and linear design. 
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 10cm