Object Description
This is an elegant antique solid oak and silver plated three-barrel decanter set, circa 1880 in date.
The oak trestle stand is formed as three coopered oak barrels with silver plated straps and taps on an oak trestle stand with decorative silvered mounts, each barrel with a silverplated label inscribed ‘Whiskey’, ‘Brandy’ and ‘Gin’.
It is a very decorative piece which will look lovely in your any room in your home.
Condition:
In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 38 cm x Width 35 cm x Depth 29 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 3 inches x Width 1 foot, 2 inches x Depth 11 inches
Oak
is a tree or shrub in the genus Quercus – Latin “oak tree” having approximately 600 extant species. Oak wood has a density of about 0.75 g/cm3, great strength and hardness, and is very resistant to insect and fungal attack because of its high tannin content. It also has very appealing grain markings, particularly when quartersawn. Oak wood is very durable, easy to maintain and resistant to wear and tear which is why it can be easily handed to the next generations if taken well care of.
Oak wood virtually lasts forever and you can still admire oak furniture in museums and palaces even if it was made many centuries ago. Oak has been prized since the Middle Ages for use in interior panelling of prestigious buildings such as the debating chamber of the House of Commons in London and in the construction of fine furniture.
Our reference: A3799