Rare Pair of Steeple Stopper Kelly & Steinman Roman Decanters – SOLD |
This pair of decanters was cut in Kelly & Steinman’s Roman pattern. In addition to being on great, bell shaped blanks, they feature very rare steeple cut stoppers!
The Roman pattern features thick bands of cane crisscrossing one another throughout the entire pattern. Small hobstars and diamond-shaped fans connect all of these bands. In between the cane bands are large deep hobstars and flatter ones. The neck of the decanters are fluted and notched just like the stoppers. There is a large scallop cut out at the center of the neck. The bases of the decanters feature a large 24-point hobstar.
Both pieces are in excellent condition and measure approximately . To find one of these decanters is unusual but a matched pair are a true rarity.
Company: Kelly & Steinman