Principles of decorative design . flatten its base, and extend the upper portion of the neckslightly into the form of a fimnel, we have all that is i-equired of a decanter, withthe exception of a permanent cork, which is a stopper (Fig. 121). But as most decanters are intended to hold wine, the brilliancy of which is not B 130 OF DESIGN. readily apparent when that portion of the vessel which contains the liquid restsimmediately upon the table, it is desirable to give to the vessel a foot, or, in otherwords, raise the body of the decanter so that light may surround it as fully aspos
Principles of decorative design . flatten its base, and extend the upper portion of the neckslightly into the form of a fimnel, we have all that is i-equired of a decanter, withthe exception of a permanent cork, which is a stopper (Fig. 121). But as most decanters are intended to hold wine, the brilliancy of which is not B 130 OF DESIGN. readily apparent when that portion of the vessel which contains the liquid restsimmediately upon the table, it is desirable to give to the vessel a foot, or, in otherwords, raise the body of the decanter so that light may surround it as fully aspossible (Figs. 122 and 128). In Pigs. 124 to 135 I give a number of shapes of decanters and jugs, such asmay be seen in our best shop-windows, and such as I consider desirable forms for suchvessels; and in considering the shape of such vessels, the character of the upperportion of the neck (the lip) must be regarded, as well as that of the body and also whether the centre of gravity is high or low, and the position and. Fie-. 130. Fig. 132. Fig. 133 Fig. 134. character of the handle; but respecting the application of handles to vessels I willspeak when considering silversmiths work (see page 14U). Besides decanters and bottles, glass is formed into tumblers, wine-glasses,flower-holders, and many other things; but the i^rincij^les which we have alreadylaid down will apply equally to all, for if the objects formed result from the easiestmode of working the material, and are such as perfectly answer the end proposed bytheir formation, and are beautiful, nothing more can be expected of them. Many objects of fancy shape have been produced as mere feats of glass-blowing,and with some of these efforts I sjinpathise. Wherever the work produced is trulyadapted to use, or where an artistic effect is achieved, the glass-blower has my warmsympathy; but if the effort is made at the production of novelty merely, the resultgained is sure to be unsatisfactory. JNIucli of the Venetian
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