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Antique Victorian Cranberry Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted Claret Jug

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An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian cranberry glass and silver mounted claret jug; part of our silver mounted glass collection This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver and glass claret jug has a tapering cylindrical form. The upper portion of the glass body is fitted with the original hallmarked sterling silver mount. The mount is embellished with impressive bright cut engraved bramble and vine ornamentation. The spout is ornamented with impressive cast and applied bird and branch design, all with a matte background and flanked with plain fret band style borders. The plain domed hallmarked hinged cover is surmounted with an impressive urn style finial. This antique claret jug is fitted with a reed decorated S scroll handle, featuring a scrolling lower terminal. The exceptional cranberry coloured glass body of the jug is embellished with a cut glass and acid etched illustration depicting a stork in flight amongst plum blossom. The base of this unusual jug is ornamented with star cut decoration to the underside. The interior of the cover bears the retailer's mark 'Mappin Brothers, Regent St and London Bridge'. Such cranberry-coloured glass jugs of this style are rare. Condition The mount of this antique silver and glass claret jug is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The cast and applied decoration is very crisp and the bright cut engraved ornamentation is very sharp. The glass body of the jug is in perfect condition. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the mount and part hallmarks struck to the interior of the cover are very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of wine related antiques. Dimensions Length from back of handle to tip of lip 12.1cm/4.8' Diameter 11cm/4.3' Height 28.2cm/11.1' Date: 1883 Origin: Sheffield, England Item ref: C7655
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.1 in (28.2 cm)Diameter: 4.3 in (10.93 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1883
  • Condition:
    See product description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C76551stDibs: LU1200231950372
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