The earliest decanters date from the late seventeenth century and were made from blown moulded glass.

They were used to serve wine at a time when there was a move towards less formal dining procedures and the reduced reliance on servants and waiters.

The 1745 Excise Tax caused manufacturers to make decanters lighter in weight. The tax benefited the industry in Ireland where it did not apply. When the tax was repealed in 1845, a heavier gauge was reverted to.

In the second half of the eighteenth century blue, green and amethyst coloured decanters were made.

Decanters often sat on more...

Waterford Glass House at Waterford in Ireland was established in 1783 by two local merchants, George and William Penrose. Glassmakers were bought in from England to head the company and products made from 1783, until the business closed in 1851 due to the high Irish tax on glass, account for its fame. Waterford glassware of this period was of heavy quality, colourless and with deep wheel cut decoration.

In 1947 a new glass manufacturing company was established in Waterford based on skilled European labour and in 1951 it was taken over by the Irish Glass Bottle company and renamed Waterford more...

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A 43-Piece suite of Waterford Crystal 'Sheila' stemware,…

Waterford Crystal 'Sheila' 43-Piece Stemware Suite

A 43-Piece suite of Waterford Crystal 'Sheila' stemware, tumblers and decanters, Waterford, Ireland, 'Sheila' pattern, 1958-2017. The fine 43-piece suite comprising 6 champagne coupes, 6 hock, 6 red and 6 white wine glasses, 6 whisky tumblers, 6…

A large Irish Georgian cut glass decanter, possibly Waterford,…

Georgian Cut Glass Decanter with Mushroom Stopper

A large Irish Georgian cut glass decanter, possibly Waterford, early 19th century, the mallet-shaped fluted body with slice, thumb and flute cut, hobnail girdle, star cut base, faceted mushroom stopper to triple cut ring neck. Height 26 cm

A pair of Waterford Crystal decanters, 'Sheila' pattern. Height…

Waterford Crystal 'Sheila' Decanters - 33cm Height

A pair of Waterford Crystal decanters, 'Sheila' pattern. Height 33 cm.

A pair of Waterford 'Colleen' pattern decanters, baluster shape,…

Waterford 'Colleen' Decanters with Pagoda and Ball Stoppers

A pair of Waterford 'Colleen' pattern decanters, baluster shape, one with pagoda stopper the other with ball stopper, height 340 mm and 35 cm

Waterford Crystal, Colleen pattern: six large and six small…

Crystal Glassware Set with Decanter and Liquor Glasses

Waterford Crystal, Colleen pattern: six large and six small wine glasses. Lismore pattern: six wine glasses and four liquor, with decanter. Alongside four Edwardian liquor glasses.

Waterford cut crystal 'Boyne' decanter height 33 cm

Waterford Crystal Boyne Decanter - 33cm Height

Waterford cut crystal 'Boyne' decanter height 33 cm

A Waterford Crystal decanter, of mallet shape with tapering…

Waterford Crystal Mallet Decanter with Octagonal Stopper

A Waterford Crystal decanter, of mallet shape with tapering octagonal stopper, height 32.5 cm

Waterford Crystal 'Colleen' decanter height 33 cm

33cm Waterford Crystal 'Colleen' Decanter

Waterford Crystal 'Colleen' decanter height 33 cm

A Waterford Crystal ship's decanter, hobnail cut spreading…

Hobnail Cut Waterford Crystal Ship's Decanter

A Waterford Crystal ship's decanter, hobnail cut spreading circular base, faceted ball stopper. Acid etched mark to the side.

Waterford 'Lismore' crystal decanter, height 27 cm

27 cm Waterford 'Lismore' Crystal Decanter

Waterford 'Lismore' crystal decanter, height 27 cm

Waterford Crystal spirit decanter, (height 33.5 cm).

Waterford Crystal Spirit Decanter - Elegant and Timeless

Waterford Crystal spirit decanter, (height 33.5 cm).

A Waterford Crystal decanter and six water glasses, decanter…

Waterford Crystal Decanter and Six Glasses Set

A Waterford Crystal decanter and six water glasses, decanter height 27 cm, glass height 8 cm

A Waterford 'Colleen' pattern decanter, baluster shape, height…

Waterford 'Colleen' Pattern Decanter - 34.5 cm Height

A Waterford 'Colleen' pattern decanter, baluster shape, height 34.5 cm

A Waterford Crystal decanter, heavily cut and of bulbous form…

Bulbous Waterford Crystal Decanter with Flared Foot

A Waterford Crystal decanter, heavily cut and of bulbous form with a flared foot, 30.5 cm high

A Waterford Crystal 'Lismore' decanter, etched to base, height…

Waterford Crystal Lismore Decanter, 28cm

A Waterford Crystal 'Lismore' decanter, etched to base, height 28 cm

A Waterford Crystal Lismore decanter, height 33 cm

Waterford Crystal Lismore Decanter - 33cm Height

A Waterford Crystal Lismore decanter, height 33 cm

A Waterford cut crystal ship's decanter, the wide base tapering…

Waterford Crystal Ship's Decanter with Faceted Stopper

A Waterford cut crystal ship's decanter, the wide base tapering to the neck with faceted ball stopper.

A Waterford cut crystal decanter, the mallet body with…

Waterford Diamond Cut Crystal Decanter with Faceted Stopper

A Waterford cut crystal decanter, the mallet body with graduating diamond cut pattern, faceted stopper. 33 cm.

Waterford Crystal decanter Lismore pattern, 27 cm, high, no…

Waterford Crystal Lismore Decanter, 27cm, No Marks

Waterford Crystal decanter Lismore pattern, 27 cm, high, no factory marks

A Waterford Crystal square section decanter, with original…

Waterford Crystal Square Decanter with Stopper

A Waterford Crystal square section decanter, with original stopper. Height 25 cm.

A Waterford Crystal spirit decanter, in the 'Maeve' pattern.

Waterford Crystal Maeve Spirit Decanter

A Waterford Crystal spirit decanter, in the 'Maeve' pattern.

A Waterford Crystal wine decanter, in the 'Colleen' pattern.

"Colleen" Waterford Crystal Wine Decanter

A Waterford Crystal wine decanter, in the 'Colleen' pattern.

A Waterford Crystal spirit decanter, in the 'Colleen' pattern.

Waterford Crystal Colleen Decanter

A Waterford Crystal spirit decanter, in the 'Colleen' pattern.

A Waterford Crystal decanter, in the Kildare pattern.

Kildare Decanter by Waterford Crystal

A Waterford Crystal decanter, in the Kildare pattern.

A Waterford Crystal decanter, the square section body with…

Waterford Crystal Decanter with Heavy Cut and Stopper

A Waterford Crystal decanter, the square section body with canted corners, heavily cut and with conforming stopper. Height 26 cm.

Quantity Waterford Crystal Glassware. Sheila pattern,…

Waterford Crystal Sheila Glassware Set with Decanter - 25pc

Quantity Waterford Crystal Glassware. Sheila pattern, comprising 6 liqueur, 6 sherry, 6 tumblers and 6 saucer type champagne. Also, matching decanter and stopper. 25 pce's in total.

Waterford Crystal spirit decanter marked to base. Height 33 cm

Waterford Crystal Spirit Decanter - 33cm

Waterford Crystal spirit decanter marked to base. Height 33 cm

A Waterford Crystal 'Lismore' decanter, with cut crystal…

Waterford Crystal Lismore Decanter with Engraved Inscription

A Waterford Crystal 'Lismore' decanter, with cut crystal pattern, engraved to base with an inscription, height 34 cm

A Waterford Lismore ship's decanter, wide squat body, ball…

Waterford Lismore Ship's Decanter with Etched Mark

A Waterford Lismore ship's decanter, wide squat body, ball stopper, etched mark. Height 25.5 cm

A substantial suite of Waterford Crystal stem Ware including 2…

Waterford Crystal Stemware Set

A substantial suite of Waterford Crystal stem Ware including 2 decanters, 12 tumblers, 24 wines, and 18 champagne flutes

A Waterford cut crystal decanter, mallet shape with 'pagoda'…

Waterford Crystal Mallet Decanter with Pagoda Stopper

A Waterford cut crystal decanter, mallet shape with 'pagoda' stopper. Height 33 cm

A Waterford cut crystal decanter, with mallet shaped body and…

Waterford Crystal Decanter with Faceted Stopper

A Waterford cut crystal decanter, with mallet shaped body and faceted spherical stopper. Height 27.5 cm

Waterford Crystal 'Ballyshannon' Whiskey decanter with clear…

Clear Cut Ballyshannon Whiskey Decanter - 26.5 cm Height

Waterford Crystal 'Ballyshannon' Whiskey decanter with clear cut & a flared top, height 26.5 cm

Waterford Crystal decanter

Elegant Waterford Crystal Decanter

Waterford Crystal decanter

Waterford Crystal ships decanter, height 27 cm

27 cm Waterford Crystal Decanter for Shipping

Waterford Crystal ships decanter, height 27 cm

Waterford Crystal 'Colleen' wine decanter aving cross cut hatch…

Waterford Crystal Colleen Wine Decanter with Etched Mark, 33cm

Waterford Crystal 'Colleen' wine decanter aving cross cut hatch & twelve cut panels. Etched mark to the base, height 33 cm

Waterford cut crystal heavy decanter

Heavy Waterford Cut Crystal Decanter

Waterford cut crystal heavy decanter

Waterford Crystal 'Lismore' ships decanter with criss-cross &…

Waterford Lismore Ships Decanter with Original Box

Waterford Crystal 'Lismore' ships decanter with criss-cross & vertical cut detail with a multisided stem, with original box & sticker., height 25 cm

Waterford Crystal 'Marquis' decanter having clear cut detail,…

Waterford Crystal 'Marquis' Decanter with Clear Cut Detail

Waterford Crystal 'Marquis' decanter having clear cut detail, stamped with an acid etched stamp 'Marquis by Waterford' to the base. Condition: good, minor wear to the base, height 24.5 cm

Waterford Crystal decanter, signed to base

Signed Waterford Crystal Decanter

Waterford Crystal decanter, signed to base

Waterford Crystal Lismore decanter, height 34 cm approx

34 cm Waterford Crystal Lismore Decanter

Waterford Crystal Lismore decanter, height 34 cm approx

Waterford Crystal 'Lismore' decanter of mallet shape, having a…

Waterford Crystal Lismore Decanter with Flat Stopper

Waterford Crystal 'Lismore' decanter of mallet shape, having a flat head stopper. Condition: good, minor wear to the base. Height 24 cm

A Waterford Crystal ships decanter mid 20th century. Height 25…

Mid-century Waterford Crystal Ships Decanter (25cm)

A Waterford Crystal ships decanter mid 20th century. Height 25 cm

A Waterford Crystal 'Alana' ships decanter and an ashtray, 1952,…

Waterford Crystal 'Alana' Ships Decanter and Ashtray Set

A Waterford Crystal 'Alana' ships decanter and an ashtray, 1952, decanter pattern introduced. Handcut, the decanter of typical ship form with a plain diamond design to the body, long slice cuts to the neck, a spherical stopper with hexagonal cuts and a…

Waterford Crystal 'Lismore' Drink suite comprising a ships…

Waterford Crystal Lismore Drink Suite with Decanter and Glasses

Waterford Crystal 'Lismore' Drink suite comprising a ships decanter, six claret wines, six white wines & one water goblet. Condition good to fair, small chip to one claret wine glass. Height of decanter 25.5 cm

Waterford Crystal 'Colleen' drinks suite comprising a ships…

Waterford Crystal 'Colleen' Drinks Suite

Waterford Crystal 'Colleen' drinks suite comprising a ships decanter, three long stem wine hock goblets, six cordial glasses, five whisky glasses, five red wines, six white wines, six sherry glasses & six champagne flutes.

Waterford Crystal glass decanter

Waterford Crystal Decanter

Waterford Crystal glass decanter

A Waterford Crystal Lismore pattern decanter

Waterford Lismore Crystal Decanter

A Waterford Crystal Lismore pattern decanter

Waterford Crystal decanter

Elegant Waterford Crystal Decanter

Waterford Crystal decanter

Waterford Crystal 'Kylemore' decanter with stopper, stamped to…

Waterford Crystal Kylemore Decanter with Stopper

Waterford Crystal 'Kylemore' decanter with stopper, stamped to the base. Condition: good, minor wear to the base. Height 31.5 cm

A Waterford Crystal ship's decanter, with all-over cut design,…

Faceted Waterford Crystal Ship's Decanter

A Waterford Crystal ship's decanter, with all-over cut design, faceted neck and spherical faceted stopper. Height 25 cm

A Waterford 'Tramore'/'Maeve' wine decanter, second half 20th…

Waterford Diamond Cut Wine Decanter

A Waterford 'Tramore'/'Maeve' wine decanter, second half 20th century, pattern introduced in 1968 and later in 1976 as Maeve, the decanter of tapering straight sided baluster form with diamond cuts to the lower section, navette incisions to the upper,…

A Waterford Crystal decanter

Exquisite Waterford Crystal Decanter

A Waterford Crystal decanter

A Waterford decanter, second half 20th century, the Prussian…

Waterford Decanter with Starburst Mushroom Stopper

A Waterford decanter, second half 20th century, the Prussian styled decanter with a starburst mushroom stopper, and a sliced and ringed neck and collar, the body with a stylish deep trapezoid cut border, a typical starburst underside with watermark.…

A fine suite of ten Waterford 'Tramore'/'Maeve' hock glasses…

Waterford Tramore/Maeve Hock Glasses & Wine Decanter Set

A fine suite of ten Waterford 'Tramore'/'Maeve' hock glasses and a matching wine decanter, second half 20th century, pattern introduced 1976, the decanter of tapering straight sided baluster form with diamond cuts to the lower section, navette incisions…

A fine Waterford decanter, circa 1974, 'Castletown' design…

Waterford Castletown Decanter 1974

A fine Waterford decanter, circa 1974, 'Castletown' design introduced 1972, the elegant long necked pedestal decanter of ovoid form with an acorn shaped stopper, with a diamond patterned frieze between horizontal cut rings, slice cut to the neck, the…

A Waterford 'Colleen' pattern decanter, ovoid body with…

Waterford 'Colleen' Decanter with Spherical Stopper

A Waterford 'Colleen' pattern decanter, ovoid body with spherical stopper. Height 26.5 cm

Waterford cut crystal decanter, Height 33 cm approx

Waterford Crystal Decanter - 33cm Height

Waterford cut crystal decanter, Height 33 cm approx

A Waterford Crystal (Portugal) Lismore pattern decanter

Waterford Crystal Lismore Decanter from Portugal

A Waterford Crystal (Portugal) Lismore pattern decanter

Two Waterford Crystal decanters 28 cm high approx

Pair of 28cm Waterford Crystal Decanters

Two Waterford Crystal decanters 28 cm high approx

Waterford glass ships decanter and a cut crystal float bowl

Waterford Ships Decanter & Cut Crystal Float Bowl Set

Waterford glass ships decanter and a cut crystal float bowl

Waterford Crystal decanter & whisky glass together with a…

Waterford Crystal Decanter Set with Candlestick

Waterford Crystal decanter & whisky glass together with a crystal candlestick

Waterford cut crystal glass decanter 27 cm high approx.…

Waterford, Stuart, and Webb Crystal Collection

Waterford cut crystal glass decanter 27 cm high approx. together with a Stuart cut crystal carafe & a Webb crystal vase

A fine barrel shaped crystal decanter by Waterford, the…

Waterford Crystal Decanter with Starburst Stopper

A fine barrel shaped crystal decanter by Waterford, the decanter with a lens cut border, diamond points to the lower section, with a slice cut neck and a cup form rim supporting a diamond point and star burst globular stopper; a starburst underside; with…

A fine crystal ship's decanter by Waterford, of typical form…

Waterford Crystal Ship Decanter with Starburst Cut Base

A fine crystal ship's decanter by Waterford, of typical form with a slice cut neck and palm cut to the body with a starburst cut base and a knopped incised stopper; with Waterford stencil mark underside. Height 28 cm

A Waterford 'Lismore' crystal decanter. A Waterford 'Lismore'…

Waterford Lismore Crystal Decanter

A Waterford 'Lismore' crystal decanter. A Waterford 'Lismore' crystal decanter

Waterford Crystal decanter. Height 29 cm

Elegant Waterford Crystal Decanter - 29 cm Height

Waterford Crystal decanter. Height 29 cm

Tall Waterford cut crystal decanter

Waterford Crystal Decanter - Tall Cut Glass Design

Tall Waterford cut crystal decanter

Waterford Crystal decanter

Elegant Waterford Crystal Decanter

Waterford Crystal decanter

A Waterford decanter, of tapering form with a slice cut neck to…

Waterford Diamond Decanter with Domed Stopper

A Waterford decanter, of tapering form with a slice cut neck to a cup shaped rim and surmounted by a vertical cut domed stopper, the body with a cross hatched diamond design and raised on a pedestal foot, with a star burst pattern underside; stencil mark…

Waterford Crystal ship's decanter, Lismore pattern, unused…

Unused Waterford Crystal Lismore Ship's Decanter in Box

Waterford Crystal ship's decanter, Lismore pattern, unused still in original box

Waterford Crystal 'Alana' pair of ships decanters with…

Waterford Crystal Alana Ships Decanters - Pair

Waterford Crystal 'Alana' pair of ships decanters with 'Waterford' acid stamp to the base. Height 26 cm

Pair of heavy Waterford Crystal decanters, 33 cm high approx.

Waterford Crystal Decanters Pair, 33 cm High

Pair of heavy Waterford Crystal decanters, 33 cm high approx.

Quality Waterford cut crystal decanter

Waterford Crystal Decanter: Exquisite Quality

Quality Waterford cut crystal decanter

Waterford cut crystal tall decanter

Waterford Tall Crystal Decanter

Waterford cut crystal tall decanter

A Waterford cut crystal Tramore pattern decanter, the tapered…

Waterford Crystal Tramore Decanter

A Waterford cut crystal Tramore pattern decanter, the tapered cylindrical body with diamond and linial cut decoration, flared foot, tapered spire type stopper. Acid etched maker's mark. Height 32.5 cm

Waterford 'Sheila' decanter, approx. height 32 cm

Elegant Waterford 'Sheila' Decanter - 32cm Height

Waterford 'Sheila' decanter, approx. height 32 cm

Waterford Crystal ship's decanter

Waterford Ship Decanter

Waterford Crystal ship's decanter

Waterford Crystal decanter with heavily cut detail. Height 37 cm

Exquisite Waterford Crystal Decanter

Waterford Crystal decanter with heavily cut detail. Height 37 cm

Waterford Crystal decanter

Elegant Waterford Crystal Decanter

Waterford Crystal decanter