Vintage Cut Crystal Pinwheel Star Spirits Decanter 13 Inch Faceted Stopper

DESCRIPTION

A tall vintage cut crystal spirits decanter standing approximately 13 inches high, with an elegant hourglass silhouette and a substantial matching faceted stopper. Deep pinwheel-star cutting, crosshatched diamonds, and long vertical facets create brilliant movement through the clear crystal, giving this generously scaled decanter the traditional presence of classic collected barware.

WORTH NOTING

• Large 13-inch vintage cut crystal decanter with matching faceted crystal stopper.
• Deeply cut pinwheel star motifs create the principal decorative pattern around the body.
• Lower portion features dense diamond crosshatching, while elongated vertical cuts emphasize the shoulders and hourglass silhouette.
• Substantial geometric stopper continues the faceted design of the decanter.
• Stopper has a frosted ground-glass peg, designed for a fitted seat within the neck.
• Star-cut base adds another traditional cut-crystal detail and is clearly visible from beneath.
• Suitable as a whiskey, bourbon, Scotch, brandy, or other spirits decanter, while substantial enough to display as collected crystal when not in use.
• Estimated era: circa 1970s–1980s, based on the pinwheel cutting, faceted stopper, ground-glass fitting, construction, and overall design.

MEASUREMENTS

Approx. 13 in high including stopper.

Body approx. 9 in high.

Widest shoulder approx. 5 in.

Base approx. 4.5 in diameter.

Measurements are approximate and taken at the widest points.

CONDITION

Good vintage condition with light age-appropriate wear consistent with prior ownership. Crystal remains clear and brilliant in the photographs, with the deeply cut decoration retaining excellent definition. Matching stopper is present with its ground-glass fitting. Minor surface wear or signs of previous use may be present upon close inspection; please review photographs carefully for the rim, stopper, neck, cut surfaces, and base.

FROM THE HOUSE

A proper crystal decanter should have enough weight and brilliance to make pouring a drink feel slightly ceremonial, and this tall pinwheel-cut example does exactly that. Its traditional star cutting and substantial stopper give it the character to stand beautifully on a collected bar, drinks tray, or library cabinet even when there is nothing inside.

We invite you to explore our storefront for other vintage decanters, crystal, barware, and collected pieces for the drinks table. If this is nearly—but not quite—the one, another may be waiting; and if you are searching for a particular cut, form, era, or elusive piece, do send us a note. We often curate with specific requests in mind.

~ Genevieve