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Cut crystal decanter
 This stunning cut crystal decanter features three 16-point stars surrounded by deeply cut miters, fans, and geometrics; a 16-point flower petal on the bottom; and a graceful neck that is rounded in back and faceted in front, rising to the turned pouring spout. Two sets of triple horizontal cuts grace the five neck facets, and the middle three facets are edged with tiny zipper cuts. The elegant applied handle contains a double row of circular thumbprint notches. The stopper is heavily faceted and prismatic. It contains two rather attractive little air bubbles in its bottom portion and is etched “20" on its bottom. This decanter stands 11-3/4" tall when stoppered, with diameters of 5" at its widest point and 3-1/2" at its base. It is unmarked, but of superior quality. There is one minute flea bite on the handle and usage roughness at the bottom of the stopper. The interior bottom surface is somewhat cloudy from usage, but this can only be seen when viewing the decanter from the bottom. Otherwise perfect condition with no chips, nicks, cracks, or scratches. An absolutely outstanding piece to add to your collection or give as a very special gift. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.
Price: $110.00 + s/h and insurance
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Set of 3 vintage whiskey decanters
 This is a fabulous set of three vintage whiskey decanters designated for scotch, bourbon, and gin respectively. The detailing and colors of the three “Scottish guard” figures in full regalia is downright amazing! Made of white china, each decanter also features gold bands around its bottom, shoulder, and double spouted mouth. Decanters stand 9-1/4” tall when lidded and are 3" square. Original 1-1/2” diameter brass colored metal lids, which have developed a nice patina over the decades, pull off to reveal corks inside. Although the corks are obviously old and hard, all still fit snugly. The glue has failed on two of them and they have become disattached from their lids. The top of one cork has also become disattached from its body. Other than some wear to the gilding, all three decanters are in excellent condition with no nicks, chips, cracks, or scratches. The scotch and bourbon decanters are unmarked on their bottoms, while the gin decanter carries the numbers 8965. Whether you actually use them or merely display them, these wonderful old decanters would be a great addition to your bar! (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.
Price: $120.00 + s/h and insurance
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Pair of amber glass thumbprint decanters
 This is a pair of attractive amber glass decanters decorated with nine large (nearly 2" diameter) thumbprints that produce a wavy profile. Decanters stand 7" tall, rising to 9-1/2” when stoppered. The tops of the 2-5/8” diameter stoppers have four smaller thumbprints, plus nine more that encircle their sides. Stopper bottoms are encased in ribbed plastic for very secure fits. Decanter diameters are 1-5/8” at the mouth and not quite 4" at the shoulder and base. Bottoms are marked “Made in Taiwan”. Both are in perfect condition with no nicks, chips, cracks, or scratches, but lots of delightful air bubbles in the glass. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.
Price: $30.00 + s/h and insurance
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Napier silver plate lidded jigger
 This is a vintage silver plated jigger in the shape of a miniature cocktail shaker. Standing 3-5/8" tall when lidded, the jigger itself is a shade under 2-1/2" tall, with diameters of 1-3/4" at its mouth and 1-3/8" at its base. One side has measurement marks for 1 and 2 ounces. Bottom is marked “Napier Silver Plate, Pat. Pend.” Other than the exterior tarnish, all three pieces (the top portion has a detachable cap) are in perfect condition with no dings or dents. We don’t clean or polish our silver because many people like the old patina look, but you can see from the picture of the interior how beautifully these pieces would “clean up” if you’re so inclined. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.
Price: $45.00 + s/h and insurance
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Blown amethyst glass decanter
 This blown amethyst glass “genie bottle” decanter stands 11-1/2" tall, rising to 14" tall when stoppered, with diameters of 1-1/2" at its exterior mouth, 4" at its widest point, and 2-3/4" at its two-toned base that has a rough pontil on the underside. Ol’ Swaphos remembers buying this unmarked piece new in the mid-50's, at which time it was heavily gilded in silver. The silver has worn away over the decades, giving what patterning remains the present day appearance of etching that’s not at all unattractive. The glass itself is in perfect condition with no nicks, chips, cracks, or scratching. One air bubble. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.
Price: $30.00 + s/h and insurance
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Crystal decanter with amethyst flashed neck
 This attractive vintage pressed glass decanter stands 12-1/4" tall when stoppered. The 1-7/8" diameter flared mouth curves inward to the amethyst flashed neck and back out to a diamond quilted circular shoulder before assuming a ribbed oval shaped body that tapers outward to 3-1/2" x 4-1/2" before curving back in to a 3-1/4" x 3-3/4" base. The body design is that of a theater curtain that drapes open on the front and back, presumably leaving space for a paper label. The top of the large glass stopper is a scalloped octagon shape with a large starburst or flower petal design in its center. The stopper no longer fits snugly, having long since lost whatever cork or plastic piece held it securely in place. Decanter bottom is marked with two rows of numbers, “58 57" and “R-705", with an I in a circle on the left and a 6 on the right. Around these are the words “Federal law forbids sale or re-use of this bottle”. Oops! Other than the insecure stopper, this piece is in perfect condition with no nicks, chips, cracks, or scratches. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.
Price: $35.00 + s/h and insurance
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Crystal cocktail pitcher
 This is a sleek, tapered pressed glass cocktail pitcher with applied handle that stands 10-1/2" tall with diameters of 2-1/4" at the mouth and 3-1/2" at the base. Bottom is marked with an I in an oval (the Owens-Illinois mark), the number 1, and several additional marks in the center that I am unable to make out. Around the bottom perimeter are the words “Federal law prohibits sale or re-use of this bottle”. Oops again! Pitcher has no nicks or chips, but there is a v-shaped hairline crack on the bottom and some scaling on the interior surfaces. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.
Price: $25.00 + s/h and insurance
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Green blown glass wine server
 Here’s a unique vintage wine decanter. Have you ever seen one like it before? Apparently it’s a wine server that was given as a hostess gift for having a Princess House home party in the early 1970's. (Or at least that was the story that went with the only other one I’ve seen.) This decanter is made of green blown glass, has plenty of neat little air bubbles, and at 13" tall and 7" in diameter at its widest point, is nothing short of huge! And did you notice its large interior compartment accessed through the 1-3/4" diameter opening on the back? That’s where you put crushed ice to keep the wine cool before pouring it from the gracefully curved spout in front. Pretty clever, huh? On the other hand, this decanter belonged to Ol’ Swaphos’ mama and she always used it as a vase, putting a separate little nosegay in the “ice” compartment. Made a lovely display. Other than some slight roughness at one place on the edge of its rolled mouth, this decanter is in excellent condition with no nicks, chips, or cracks. The interior shows some cloudiness and contains some stuck-on remnants of flower stems, but should clean up with a good long soaking. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.
Price: $38.00 + s/h and insurance
** SOLD **
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Knight’s helmet music box bar set
  Wow! How cool is this?? Here’s a highly detailed mediaeval knight’s helmet whose top flips up to reveal a red enamel interior and a fully outfitted bar consisting of a decanter and four shot glasses! The metal helmet features an elaborately textured face piece lined in metal mesh, plus an equally elaborate “carved” plume flanked by two “carved” feathers. Outstanding workmanship! The helmet stands 10-1/4" tall x 7-1/2" in diameter, with a 6-1/4" diameter base containing the music box mechanism. Wind-up key is on the bottom and the music box plays “How Dry I Am” when the decanter is lifted from its enclosure. The 5-3/4" tall decanter is a ribbed swirl glass pattern featuring lots of spidery gold gilding on its shoulder, a bronze colored metal collar around its neck, and a cork stopper with a red top embossed with a gold crown. Decanter is 3-3/4" in diameter at its widest point with a 2-3/4" diameter concave base. The four shot glasses are 2-3/8" tall with diameters of 1-1/4" at their tops and 1" at their thick glass bottoms. The decanter and all four glasses are in perfect condition with no nicks, chips, or cracks. The metal helmet has developed a lovely patina over the decades and its exterior shows some minor scratching and pitting that adds additional character to this beautiful vintage bar set that is fully functional and makes a wonderful display piece. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.
Price: $125.00 + s/h and insurance
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