Sterling Overlay Cut-Glass Decanter, 12" — Grapevine Motif - George A. Henckel

Description Elegant blown and cut-glass decanter with rich sterling silver overlay in openwork grape and vine motif, including a shield cartouche with script monogram. Tall tapering neck, broad-shouldered body, and a matching silver-topped stopper with ground glass plug; star-cut base. The silver is stamped “STERLING” with a small maker’s device and the number “1 / 61.” The device reads as an “H,” consistent with George A. Henckel & Co.; we describe it as **made by Henckel**. Highlights • Hand-cut glass with sterling overlay (openwork grapevine) • Tapering 12-inch form with silver-topped stopper • Star-cut base; shield cartouche with script monogram • Made by George A. Henckel & Co., New York, early 20th century Why you’ll love it Classic American sterling overlay—substantial silver coverage, crisp cutting, and a beautifully balanced silhouette. Display on a bar cart or sideboard, or use as a striking water or wine decanter. Dating & background Sterling overlay on glass reached its peak in the United States in the early 1900s. Henckel, Alvin, La Pierre, Gorham, and others supplied silver mounts and overlay to prominent retailers during this period. Maker background — George A. Henckel & Co. New York silversmith active in the early 20th century (c. 1900s–1930s). The firm produced high‑quality sterling hollowware, frames, mounts, and **silver overlay** on glass. Henckel’s work was often retailed by jewelers and department stores and is noted for crisp, pierced grapevine and floral overlays. Marks vary by line; one device is a simple letter **“H”** used with a separate **STERLING** stamp. Pieces are frequently encountered alongside work by contemporaries such as Alvin and La Pierre and are well regarded by overlay collectors.