An Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Decanter Late 19th/early 20th century Rectangular form, with faceted glass stopper, the sides overlaid to show sphinxes, stars, leaves and intricate scrollwork. (H: 10, W: 4, D: 4 in.) Provenance Freeman’s, Philadelphia, October 5, 2011, lot 1543. Acquired directly from the above sale. Private Collection, Long Island, New York. Condition report: Decanter very good, no notable wear; minor abrasive wear to the outer edges of the stopper prism.