Antique Flint Glass 6 Row Argus Decanter With Footed Tumbler New England EAPG

ANTIQUE 6-ROW ARGUS QUART FLINT GLASS
DECANTER & FOOTED TUMBLER
Available for purchase is an antique flint glass decanter and matching footed tumbler.  The pattern is referred to as “Argus”, with this particular version called “Barrel Argus”.  The decanter is considered quart size and has 6 rows of oval-shaped windows on the body.  The entire piece was hand blown with a pulled neck and hand-tooled top.  The original stopper was also hand-blown and has 3 rows of oval windows.  The underside of the base has a 16-petal design with a polished pontil in the center.  The stopper has a pontil mark on the top.
The decanter stands about 14 1/4″ tall to the top of the stopper and 11 1/8″ tall with the stopper removed.  The body is approximately 4 1/2″ wide at the shoulders.  The matching tumbler is 3 1/4″ tall and 2 7/8″ wide at the top.  This piece might be the very similar “Ashburton” pattern.  The maker of these pieces is not known for certain, although I’ve seen this exact decanter attributed to the New England Glass Company (located in the Cambridge area of Boston, Massachusetts) on a pattern glass website.  The tumbler is also attributed to the New England Glass Company.  These pieces were likely made sometime between the 1840’s and early 1860’s.
I purchased this set at a recent estate sale.  Both pieces are guaranteed to be genuine 19th-century flint glass and not modern reproductions.  Please check my positive feedback and buy with confidence from a trusted seller.
Condition of this Argus decanter and goblet is EXCELLENT.  The decanter has no chips, cracks, or fleabites.  The stopper has normal flaking along the base and an ash inclusion in the bottom.  The glass is clear with some very slight hazing on the inside of the base.  The goblet is also in great shape with a few small flakes along the sharp edge of one of the mold lines going up the sides.  Overall, this set looks fantastic and would make a fine addition to any flint glass collection.  Please take a close look at the many photos I’ve provided and judge condition for yourself.  I’m confident you’ll be very pleased with this purchase.
If you collect antique glass, particularly early flint glass pieces, don’t miss your opportunity to purchase this offering.  This decanter is hard to find, especially with its original stopper intact.  My Buy It Now price of only $110 is a bargain for this decanter and goblet.  So buy this set now before someone else beats you to the deal!
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Closeup of 6 Row “Barrel Argus” Design
Closeup of Hand Formed Neck
Original Blown 3 Row Stopper
Underside of Base
Showing Stopper Removed
Flaking Along Base of Stopper & Ash Inclusion
Includes Matching Footed Tumbler
Payment is due immediately after purchase.  E-bay policy limits sellers to only accepting electronic methods of payment (i.e. PayPal).  If you have any questions regarding this policy, please let me know.  Virginia residents will need to add 5.3% state sales tax to the final purchase price.  E-bay has also started charging sales tax in many other states recently, something beyond my control.
For international purchases, I accept Paypal only.  The buyer is responsible for all customs fees.  The declared value listed on the customs form will be the final selling price of the item.  I will not list the item as a “gift” to avoid customs charges.
If you’re the lucky buyer of this Argus decanter and tumbler set, it will come to you VERY carefully packaged via Parcel Select or Priority Mail (your choice).  Shipping will be actual charges from zip code 22980 (packaged weight between 6 and 7 pounds).  Please use the eBay shipping calculator to determine exact mailing cost to your location.  International bidders will need to e-mail me for a shipping quote.
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