Antique Ribbed Glass Decanter with Teardrop Stopper

This is an antique clear glass decanter featuring a tall, slender neck and a broad, bulbous body resting on a circular pedestal foot. The vessel is meticulously crafted with vertical ribbing or fluting that extends from the base of the neck down through the body, which helps to catch and refract light. It includes a matching large, blown-glass hollow stopper in a stylized flame or elongated teardrop shape, also featuring subtle ribbed textures. The rim of the decanter is finished with a delicate scalloped or ruffled edge, indicating a high level of artisanal glasswork. Based on its silhouette and construction, it likely dates from the late 19th to early 20th century, potentially of Victorian or Early American Pressed Glass (EAPG) origin. The glass appears to have a slight cloudiness or 'sick glass' residue inside, common in vintage decanters where mineral deposits have settled over time. There are no immediately visible chips or cracks in the photograph, though the ground glass surface of the stopper peg shows typical signs of friction wear from use. The overall craftsmanship suggests it was intended as a decorative barware piece for serving spirits or wine.