I learned this some time ago but didn’t make proper notes. I’m glad to have another opportunity.
These previously could be found at any thrift for three to five dollars. Today, they fall prey to the same gouging as anything else, but any Wexford collector that finds them for a steal should absolutely get them, assuming the stopper gasket is in good shape.
These two gaskets are crisp white and still pliable. They are the same gasket used with Wexford decanter stoppers.
To remove the gasket, I start by squeezing and drawing my fingers toward me, creating a gap under the gasket lip.
I then pry a small soft silicone utensil between the gasket and the stopper. The above image shows a makeup spatula used for the job. As I slide the tip around the gasket, I lift up on the tool, which releases the gasket.
The gasket snaps over the glass stopper with only a bit of pressure.
The timing of this find is perfect, as I had to butcher a gasket to replace the deteriorated one that came with the captain’s decanter lamp. Now I have a spare gasket for the next solo stopper I may find!
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