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What is a ship's decanter used for?
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A ship’s decanter is a container that was traditionally used to carry liquor on board a sailing ship. A ship’s decanter may now be found in homes and restaurants as an alternative to wine bottles or carafes. Cognac, whisky, brandy and other spirits can be served in a ship’s decanter. On 1stDibs, choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ship’s decanter you’re looking for.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
Shop for Crystal Ship Decanter on 1stDibs
2 Crystal ship decanters in bell shape
Located in Delft, NL
2 crystal ship decanters in bell shape.
Bell shaped decanters, diamond cut and star cut shape bottom
1 Stop has a saw cut.
Category
20th Century European Barware
Materials
Crystal
$555 / set
Nils Landberg for Orrefors Crystal Ship Decanter 4200-731
Located in Sheffield, MA
Heavy crystal ship decanter by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, number 4200-731.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Barware
Materials
Crystal
$713 Sale Price
24% Off
Vintage Ship’s Decanter, English, Crystal Glass Wine Vessel, Mid Century, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a handsome mid 20th century crystal decanter, with a classic ship’s form and brilliant cut finish, dating to circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
$792 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Lead Cut-Glass Ship's Decanter with engraved sailing ship, circa 1930
By Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very large ( 1.5 litre) high quality ship's decanter, having an engraved image of a square rigger ship with a wide base made from heavy lead crystal or cut-glass having a s...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
$475 Sale Price
72% Off
English Cut Glass Ship Decanter with Sterling Silver Mount, Label, and Coaster
Located in Nottingham, GB
This elegant English decanter set combines the brilliance of cut glass with the refinement of late 20th-century silverwork. Comprising a decanter with silver collar, a matching silve...
Category
Late 20th Century Crystal Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Waterford Crystal Ship Captain Decanter w/ Stopper
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Plainview, NY
Waterford Crystal Ship Captain Decanter with Stopper
This elegant Waterford Crystal Ship Captain decanter is a timeless expression of Irish crystal craftsmanship and nautical tradi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Serving Pieces
Materials
Crystal
