Pressed Glass Decanter by Thatcher Glass Mfg. Co.

 

Pressed Glass Decanter.

This decanter was found along the banks of a river.  It is about 9.5 inches tall and in perfect shape.  The top is perfect.  It isn't chipped, the bottle was made with an irregular ruffled edge around the lip.

Bottom of the Same Decanter.

The bottom of the decanter has the FEDERAL LAW FORBIDS SALE OR REUSE OF THIS BOTTLE along with a variety of other numbers.  The Federal Law message dates from 1935 to 1964.  One of the number is a "62" which could be the date.

Here is the maker's mark found in the center of the bottom.

MTC Maker's Mark on Bottom of Decanter.

That is a mark of the Thatcher Glass Mfg. Co.

Here is a link for more information on that company.

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That site will also help to decode some of the other numbers on the bottom of the decanter.  I might do that some time.

And here is a link to an article that tells how to tell the difference between pressed glass and cut glass.

https://www.libraryofvintagethings.com/2025/11/11/pressed-glass-vs-cut-glass-how-to-tell-the-difference/