Wine Coasters, or decanter stands, as they are sometimes called, have been an important part of the elegant dining table in England since the 18th century. We can assume someone probably conceived the idea of placing a wine bottle in a stand and pushing (“coasting”) …
View Item >Wine Coasters, or decanter stands as they are sometimes referred to, have been an integral part of the elegant dining table in England since the 18th century, when they were known as bottle sliders. The wine coaster allows the bottle or decanter to slide along …
View Item >Wine Coasters are a perfect example of the result of changing social customs which also affected articles made in silver. We can assume someone probably conceived the idea of placing a wine bottle in a stand and pushing (“coasting”) it along the table. This explains …
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In today's Announcement, we are going to discuss pairs of articles that are in our inventory. To begin this week's Announcement is our handsome pair of Antique 19th century English Oak "Open Barley Twist" Candlesticks. Each candlestick features the original English brass 'thistle' section which is above the open twisted column...
