Cranberry Glass Decanter

Q: This cranberry glass decanter belonged to my mother or grandmother. The etching of a horse and rider jumping over a fence in a heart-shape surround is on both front and back. Is this of any value?

A: Cranberry glass has been made in the United States and Europe since the mid-1800s. The pinkish-red color is made by adding gold chloride to the glass formula. Most cranberry glass today is applied as flashing or casing over another layer of glass. Reproductions have been made. Your decanter could be worth about $50-$60. It’s not possible to tell from a picture if you have a reproduction, which is worth less.