A vintage pressed glass decanter of square, columnar form, featuring bold vertical ribbing and a fitted brass collar. Accompanied by its matching ribbed glass stopper with a ground peg, and a suspended brass liquor tag stamped "SCOTCH".

Historical & Style Details

• Period: Early 20th Century
• Origin: Unknown
• Material / Technique: Pressed glass, brass
• Markings: Stamped "SCOTCH" on the metal tag hanging from the neck
• Decorative Details: Vertical fluting/ribbing on the square body and stopper; brass collar around the neck
• Condition: No rubber on the stopper. Light patina and wear to the brass collar, glass remains clear with no visible chips or cracks

History

Decanters with metal collars and matching liquor labels became highly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as decorative and functional additions to the home bar. The square, heavily ribbed design of this piece reflects the transition from late Victorian utility to the clean, geometric lines of early 20th-century barware. Such decanters were widely produced in both Great Britain and North America to serve spirits like Scotch whisky in an elegant, structured presentation.