Decanter with stopper and four glasses c. 1880

This anonymous glass decanter set, dated to c. 1880, features a clear glass decanter with a stopper and four matching glasses, all decorated with a repeating pattern of etched wheat stalks. The delicate etched detail and elegant design of the set, held in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases the artistry of glassblowing and decorative techniques during the late 19th century. The set likely served a practical purpose in a dining room or home bar setting, adding a touch of refined elegance to social gatherings.