Decanters first appeared around 1700, replacing green glass bottles as a more elegant way of serving wine. Their heyday was in the 19th century when large matching services of glasses and decanters became an integral part of Victorian dining.
The exhibition features some 100 examples from the museum’s collections, from early serving bottles and carafes to such modern versions as the cocktail decanter and shaker which appeared in the 1930s.
Admission is free; for further information telephone 01384 812745.
Raise a glass to decanters
DECANTERS of all types from the 18th century to the present are the subject of an exhibition running at the Broadfield House Glass Museum, Dudley, until April 18 next year.
