{"product_id":"draft-7-10-vintage-bristol-cobalt-decanter","title":"Victorian Bristol Cobalt Decanter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 xyejjpt x15dsfln x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xvs91rp xo1l8bm x5n08af\" style=\"--x---base-line-clamp-line-height: 18px; --x-lineheight: 18px;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xt0psk2 x1i0vuye xvs91rp xo1l8bm x5n08af x126k92a\" style=\"line-height: 18px;\"\u003eThroughout the 18th century, the city of Bristol was renowned for the manufacture of glass, both window glass and flint, otherwise known as lead crystal. In the latter half of the century, a Bristol pottery merchant embarked on a search for high-quality smalt, a pigment created by melting cobalt oxide with quartz sand and potash. While his original intent was to enhance the production of blue and white porcelain, this superfine smalt revolutionized the region's glass industry. Soon arriving in plentiful supply, local makers began experimenting with the mineral, adding it to lead crystal which created a striking and distinctive blue glass. This glass became known as Bristol Blue. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 xyejjpt x15dsfln x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xvs91rp xo1l8bm x5n08af\" style=\"--x---base-line-clamp-line-height: 18px; --x-lineheight: 18px;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xt0psk2 x1i0vuye xvs91rp xo1l8bm x5n08af x126k92a\" style=\"line-height: 18px;\"\u003eAs the quality and beauty of this striking glass swiftly gained popularity, more than 60 glass houses set up shop in the city. Producing over 50% of the bottles and window glass for Britain as well as extensive exports, Bristol's golden era of glassmaking declined following the First World War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 xyejjpt x15dsfln x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xvs91rp xo1l8bm x5n08af\" style=\"--x---base-line-clamp-line-height: 18px; --x-lineheight: 18px;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xt0psk2 x1i0vuye xvs91rp xo1l8bm x5n08af x126k92a\" style=\"line-height: 18px;\"\u003eRecently arrived in shop, this Victorian Bristol Cobalt Decanter is a lovely example of the intensely hued Bristol style. Crafted in a pear-shaped form also known as 'mallet,' this sleek shape traces its origin to the 18th century, when it was named after a hammer mallet due to its slender neck and heavy bottomed, smooth-sided silhouette. With its original finial ground into a well-fitting stopper, this handsome decanter promises to make a stunning addition to your decorative barware or historic glass collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good antique condition. 12.25\"H with stopper x 5\" at widest point. Stopper measures 3.25\"H x 2\"W.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43593046622321,"sku":"504035","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0165\/2136\/files\/VintageBristolCobaltDecanter-1.jpg?v=1783212138","url":"https:\/\/poshchicago.com\/products\/draft-7-10-vintage-bristol-cobalt-decanter","provider":"P.O.S.H.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}