Named presumably due to the wide base making it unlikely to tip, this decanter amuses me the most, since I doubt Wexford was ever go-to serviceware for the private yacht crowd.
Similar to the wine decanter, the captain’s decanter holds 32 ounces. The second edition of Fire-King & More (updated in 2002) listed its value at $18.00. A current search will find numerous listings between $15 and $72.00, some including glassware, but we know online sellers are ridiculous and greedy.
Another hexagonal piece, this decanter is also seen with two different stopper designs.
Dimensions:
Height: w/ stopper: 11″ w/o: 8.25″
Width: neck: 1.5″ base: 7″ stopper: 2″
Pattern Details – Decanter:
Edge detail: Smooth band
Band width: .25″
Large diamond: varies from .375 to .625″
Small diamond: 3/16″
Small diamond band width: 1.5″
Starburst diameter: 3.5″
Number of starburst rays: 20
Starburst location: outside bottom
Fluting location: neck
Number of flutes: 6
Pattern Details – Stopper:
Edge detail: Smooth lip
Large diamond: .375″
Small diamond: .125″
Small diamond band width: .5″
Starburst diameter: 1.25″
Number of starburst rays: 12
Starburst location: top
Fluting location: stem of stopper
Number of flutes: 6
Versatility: All three decanters have a standardized stopper. As well, this decanter could be used as a big fancy bud vase. Beyond that, it is a decanter. For decanting…
wexford: a study 