A wine decanter was used not only to pour wine at the table but gave the effect that the owner was connoisseur of wine. The decanter pictured is a reproduction of an original owned by Thomas Jefferson and is in the “Indian Club” shape. What looks like a chain around the neck of the decanter is a ticket which indicates what type of wine is in the decanter.
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