Cut crystal decanter with sterling silver and stopper
Cut crystal decanter with sterling silver and stopper
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Cut crystal decanter with sterling silver neck
This cut crystal decanter with sterling silver combines three elements that immediately define its appearance: a transparent body with geometric lines, cut decoration, and a large crystal stopper accompanied by a shiny metal neck.
The piece measures 8 x 8 x H22 cm, maintaining modest proportions suitable for placing on a tray, sideboard, display cabinet, or inside a home bar.
A particularly relevant detail is the small plaque preserved on the body, where it clearly reads “PLATA DE LEY” (Sterling Silver). This identification allows the neck to be described as sterling silver without having to rely solely on its appearance.
Its original function is that of a decanter: to hold, present, and serve spirits and other beverages, replacing the commercial bottle during service. It can currently continue to serve this purpose provided that, before using a second-hand piece for contact with beverages, its interior condition, cleanliness, and seal are properly checked.
At Cositas Antiguas, it can be compared with this crystal decanter with silver neck and cut stopper, which is 23 cm tall and features a very similar combination of materials.
Cut crystal with botanical decoration
The body does not rely solely on the transparency of the crystal. Cut botanical motifs appear on its faces, with leaves and lines that gain greater definition when they catch the light.
Its approximately quadrangular plan creates relatively wide faces, while the beveled corners introduce new surfaces where light refracts differently.
The upper area narrows progressively until it reaches the neck. There, the second main material appears: sterling silver, which surrounds the mouth and creates a clearly visible contrast with the transparent crystal.
Within the catalog, there is another especially related alternative, the cut crystal decanter with silver neck, which shares precisely the combination of worked crystal, metal neck, and independent stopper.
A stopper that is part of the decoration
The decanter retains its cut crystal stopper, an important component both functionally and visually.
Its head is voluminous and features multiple facets. The cuts form geometric and botanical compositions that produce different reflections depending on the angle of illumination. One of the photographs also allows you to see the stopper separated, showing the lower stem that is inserted into the decanter neck.
When in place, the stopper acts as the crowning piece of the entire composition and reinforces the verticality of the piece.
If you wish to compare other shapes of this type of glassware, this cut crystal decanter with decorative stopper is also available, featuring a different approach to the body and closure.
Technical specifications
Product: decanter
Main material: cut crystal
Neck: sterling silver
Visible identification: plaque with “PLATA DE LEY” inscription
Stopper: independent cut crystal
Dimensions: 8 x 8 x H22 cm
Body shape: approximately quadrangular
Corners: beveled
Decoration: cut botanical and geometric motifs
Closure: stopper with stem inserted into the neck
Original function: to hold, present, and serve spirits and other beverages
Current use: functional
To serve drinks or be part of a collection
A decanter maintains a very specific function even when empty. It can be placed on a home bar, accompanied by glasses or tumblers on a tray, and used to present a drink during an after-dinner conversation or celebration.
In this piece, furthermore, the cut crystal and sterling silver mean it can remain on display when not in use. Light passes through the transparent areas and highlights the crystal cuts, while the metal neck introduces a different reflection.
For those who prefer to gather several pieces in a display cabinet or home bar, the crystal, ceramics, and porcelain section of Cositas Antiguas currently includes other decanters and carafes with different shapes and finishes.
Before using it for beverages, we recommend, as with any second-hand piece of this type, performing an appropriate cleaning and personally checking the interior and the fit of the stopper.
Frequently asked questions
Is the neck really made of sterling silver?
Yes. In addition to the information provided about the piece, a plaque with the inscription “PLATA DE LEY” can be seen in the photographs.
What is a decanter used for?
Its traditional function is to hold, present, and serve spirits or other beverages in a different way than their commercial bottle.
Does it still have its stopper?
Yes. It retains an independent cut crystal stopper which appears both in place and separated in the photographs.
Can it currently be used to serve beverages?
By design, that is its function. As it is a second-hand piece, before food contact we recommend checking its interior condition, performing an appropriate cleaning, and checking the seal.
What are its measurements?
Its measurements are exactly 8 x 8 x H22 cm.
