Edinburgh Crystal 'Star of Edinburgh' Cut Glass Wine Decanter with Spire Stopper

This is a fine lead crystal wine decanter, identified as the 'Star of Edinburgh' pattern by Edinburgh Crystal. The piece features a tall, elegant silhouette with a bulbous base, a slender faceted neck, and an applied clear glass handle. The body exhibits intricate deep-cut geometric patterns including starbursts, cross-hatching, and vertical mitre cuts that create high brilliance and light refraction characteristic of high-quality lead glass. It is topped with a distinctive tall, elongated spire stopper with an onion-bulb midsection that matches the fluted aesthetic of the base. Based on the craftsmanship and provided provenance related to an Aramco prize, this item likely dates between the mid-20th century to the late 1990s. The crystal appears clear with no visible clouding, chips to the spout, or fractures in the handle, though light shelf wear on the base is expected. The stopper fits snugly into the ground glass neck. The weight and clarity indicate a high lead content, which was a hallmark of the Edinburgh Crystal Glass Company before its closure.