Sterling Silver Claret Jug Sheffield 1897

Heading : Sterling silver chamberstick Date : Hallmarked in London in 1897 for William Hutton & Sons Period : Victoria Origin : London, England Decoration : Pie crust rims with cast ...

Heading : Sterling silver topped claret jug Date : Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1907 for Roberts and Belk Period : Edward VII Origin : Sheffield, Yorkshire Colour : Clear Stopper : St...

Heading : A pair of two branch candelabra Date : Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1910 for George Edward & Sons - all four sconces, arms, and bases fully hallmarked RD 566338 Period : Edwa...

Pair Sterling Silver Wine Coasters Sheffield, 1821 Additional information: Date : Hallmarked in Sheffield 1821 For S C Younge and Co Period : George IV ...

Heading : Pair of sterling silver candlesticsk Date : Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1793 for John Parsons & Co Period : George III Origin : Sheffield, England Decoration : Reeded balust...

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An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver claret jug, influenced by the Aesthetic Movement; an addition to our diverse silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver claret jug has a circular rounded form onto a circular plateaued foot. The upper portion of the jug is encompassed with bands of bright cut engraved evolute scroll, vertical pale and oval motifs accented with a simplified leaf garland and delicate scrolling pattern to the rim, all influenced by the Aesthetic Movement. The lower portion of the body is embellished with large fan designs segmented with tri-lobed motifs; each large module incorporates a horizontal pale, matte pattern. The Victorian silver claret jug is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover ornamented with a bright cut engraved leaf wreath design encompassing a contemporary crest of a stag's head erased. The cover is surmounted with a cast and applied leaf decorated thumbpiece, reflecting the shape of the fan designs to the body. This impressive jug is fitted with an exceptional embossed elongated S scroll handle featuring a bi-lobed ribbed formation and embellished with bright cut engraved oval motifs to either side, in addition to a scalloped, scrolling lower terminal. Either side of the lip is ornamented with a bright cut engraved simplified leaf design, in addition to a plain applied moulded border to the rim. The plateaued foot is embellished with further bright cut engraved garland designs, reflecting the ornamentation of the body and cover. The interior surface of the cover retains the original gilding. The underside of the foot bears the retailer's mark 'J. Mayer, Silversmith, Liverpool'. Condition This antique Victorian silver claret jug is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The bright cut engraved decoration is very crisp. The jug has been professionally cleaned and is ready for use. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the base and part hallmarks to the cover are very clear. Dimensions Length from back of handle to lip 13.4 cm / 5.3" Width 11.6 cm / 4.6" Height 30.3 cm / 11.9" Weight 21.5 troy ounces / 668g Maker: William Hunter...

Antique Victorian Sterling silver claret jug/ water pitcher Made in England, London, 1861 Maker: Martin, Hall & Co (Richard Martin & Ebene...

Rare 925 sterling silver claret jug label. PORTO embossed on the front in the center. Marks on the back: Gianmaria Buccelatti (signature and Italian maker...

Rare Buccellati sterling silver claret jug bar label. GIN embossed on the front in the center. Marks on the back: Gianmaria Buccellati (signature and Italian maker's mark), ITALY, 9...

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver claret jug with matching goblets; an addition to our range ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver claret jugs made by Elkington & Co; an addition to our Victorian silverware collection These exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver jugs have a tapering ovoid body onto a circular domed foot, in a Classic ewer style. The waisted neck of the each jug is embellished with a bright cut engraved undulating band of stylised leaf decoration flanked by plain applied ornamentations in addition to a broad band of scroll and simplified Akroter designs. Each jug is ornamented with individual fine and impressive female Grecian style figures, the first bearing a vine terminating staff and holding out a handled bowl, another passive character featuring long braids in her hair and holding her skirt in one hand and a tied bundle of wheat in the other and the third holding in both hands grapes with flowing garments intertwining her body. The lower portion of each body is encircled with a band of lobed decoration incorporating a circular motif to each alternating terminal, all filled with a matte pattern. These antique silver jugs are fitted with hallmarked domed hinged covers surmounted with an impressive scrolling lobed thumbpiece and featuring an imposing scrolling hinge. These Victorian silver jugs are fitted with fine and impressive cast sterling silver ribbed handles embellished with leaf designs enveloping four scrolling branches. The domed foot of each solid silver jug...