Tantalus Cut Glass Decanter Set with Matching Silver Collars from Aspreys, 1920s, Set of 5

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A stunning set of asprey's of london cut glass decanters, with matching sterling silver collars, enclosed within a mahogany and … Read more A stunning set of asprey's of london cut glass decanters, with matching sterling silver collars, enclosed within a mahogany and silver plate tantalus. Circa 1920's. Labelled asprey's london on the side.

cut glass decanters in great condition for their age with no cracks or chips to stems, collars etc.
three sterling silver collars are labelled brandy, sherry and port.
has the original key and key ring.

asprey was established in england in mitcham, surrey, in 1781. Founded as a silk printing business by william asprey, it soon became a luxury emporium. In 1841, william asprey's elder son charles went into partnership with a stationer located on london's bond street. In 1847
as the business grew, the company acquired manufacturing facilities and hired silversmiths, goldsmiths, jewellers and watchmakers including ernest betjeman, the father of the distinguished poet john betjeman, one of the most highly regarded craftsman and designers of his day. In the 1920s, commissions poured in from around the world, from american billionaire j. Pierpont morgan this piece has an attribution mark,
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