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.
 
Victorian heavy cut claret jug with small graduated cutting to the body and a faceted neck with slendid hand applied handle.
 
Condition of the decanter is good.
 
Dimensions : 30cm high x 15cm x 15cm