Antique French mechanical decanter for (port) wine. Used to separate the sediment from the (old) wine. In the past, this type of decanter was used at fancy restaurants as a showpiece on a bar or as a showpiece for the holidays! Beautifully detailed decanter with swivel mechanism (by turning the lever, the bottle goes up/down). Mounted on wooden pedestal. All in original condition. Mechanism works smoothly, precisely and excellently! The approximate dimensions: Highest size is 43 cm. Bottle holder is 32 cm long. Wooden pedestal is 18 cm x 25 cm. In very good condition. The pictures are part of the description. Fast and careful shipping with track & trace.