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Elkington Claret Jug

Elkington & Co Set of 2 Victorian Sterling Silver Claret Jugs
Elkington & Co Set of 2 Victorian Sterling Silver Claret Jugs

Elkington & Co Set of 2 Victorian Sterling Silver Claret Jugs

By Elkington & Co., Frederick Elkington

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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 ...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Elkington Silver Plated Claret Jug with Etched Shore Bird & Cattails
Antique Elkington Silver Plated Claret Jug with Etched Shore Bird & Cattails

Antique Elkington Silver Plated Claret Jug with Etched Shore Bird & Cattails

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This very well executed engraved crystal and silver plated claret jug is hallmarked by the renowned Elkington & Co. of England and dating to approximately 1880 in the period Victoria...

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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

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Outstanding Quality and Very Large Pair of Victorian Silver-Gilt Claret Jugs
Outstanding Quality and Very Large Pair of Victorian Silver-Gilt Claret Jugs

Outstanding Quality and Very Large Pair of Victorian Silver-Gilt Claret Jugs

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

Elkington Birmingham, 1889 each 18 1/2 inches (47 cm). 159 oz (4950.g).

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th century silver claret jug by Frederick Elkington
19th century silver claret jug by Frederick Elkington

19th century silver claret jug by Frederick Elkington

By Frederick Elkington

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century silver claret jug by frederick elkington circa 1878. Frederick Elkington was one of the finest silversmiths of the 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Claret Jug by Elkington, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Silver Plate Claret Jug by Elkington, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Claret Jug by Elkington, 19th Century

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

This is a fine Victorian silver plated claret jug, bearing the makers' mark of the renowned silversmiths, Elkington of Birmingham and dated 1864.

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plate and Crystal Claret Jug Elkington, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Silver Plate and Crystal Claret Jug Elkington, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Silver Plate and Crystal Claret Jug Elkington, 19th Century

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

Claret Jug - is used to describe a table decanter intended for red wine, today also used as a sport's trophy.

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Elkington & Co 1880s Sterling Silver Cellini Style Claret Jug
Antique Victorian Elkington & Co 1880s Sterling Silver Cellini Style Claret Jug

Antique Victorian Elkington & Co 1880s Sterling Silver Cellini Style Claret Jug

By Frederick Elkington

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Cellini style claret jug made by Elkington & Co; an addition to our silver jug collection This except...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Stunning Aesthetic Period Antique Silver Plated Claret Jug by Elkington in 1866
Stunning Aesthetic Period Antique Silver Plated Claret Jug by Elkington in 1866

Stunning Aesthetic Period Antique Silver Plated Claret Jug by Elkington in 1866

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, London

Carrying old plate marks for 1866 by Elkington & Co., this exceptional Victorian, antique silver plate claret jugantique silver plate claret jug, features a cut glass and etched glas...

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Antique 1860s English Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Pair of Sterling Silver Claret Jugs by Elkington & Co. Ltd.
Antique Victorian Pair of Sterling Silver Claret Jugs by Elkington & Co. Ltd.

Antique Victorian Pair of Sterling Silver Claret Jugs by Elkington & Co. Ltd.

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver claret jugs made by Elkington & Co Ltd; an addition to our Victorian silverware collection.

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Claret Jug by Elkington & Co.
Antique English Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Claret Jug by Elkington & Co.

Antique English Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Claret Jug by Elkington & Co.

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Bath, GB

A fabulous antique crystal claret jug with the underside of the foot with a star cut.

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Vintage 1910s English George IV Barware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Silver & Glass Hunting Claret Jug, Elkington & Co, c.1887
19th Century Victorian Silver & Glass Hunting Claret Jug, Elkington & Co, c.1887

19th Century Victorian Silver & Glass Hunting Claret Jug, Elkington & Co, c.1887

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver & glass wine jug, the flared tapered body beautifully and meticulously acid etched with a hunting scene amidst the English countryside, wi...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Plated and Cut Crystal Claret Jug Elkington & Co 19th C
Antique Victorian Silver Plated and Cut Crystal Claret Jug Elkington & Co 19th C

Antique Victorian Silver Plated and Cut Crystal Claret Jug Elkington & Co 19th C

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful Antique Victorian silver plated claret jug, by the renowned Victorian silversmith and retailer Elkington & Co, and bearing their makers marks and date stamp for 1...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

19th century silver claret jug by Frederick Elkington
19th century silver claret jug by Frederick Elkington

19th century silver claret jug by Frederick Elkington

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century silver claret jug by frederick elkington circa 1878. Sterling silver and weighing 17 troy ounces, stamped birmingham hallmarks, 1878 date and maker stamp.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th century silver claret jug by Frederick Elkington
19th century silver claret jug by Frederick Elkington

19th century silver claret jug by Frederick Elkington

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century silver claret jug by Frederick Elkington circa 1878. Sterling silver and weighing 17 troy ounces, stamped Birmingham hallmarks, 1878 date and maker stamp.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted Claret Jug
Victorian Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted Claret Jug

Victorian Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted Claret Jug

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The bulbous glass body is embellished with exceptional acid etched foliate decoration, accented with a star cut motif to the underside. This magnificent Elkington & Co claret ju...

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Antique 1870s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Outstanding quality antique Victorian claret jug by Elkington & Co
Outstanding quality antique Victorian claret jug by Elkington & Co

Outstanding quality antique Victorian claret jug by Elkington & Co

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding quality antique Victorian claret jug by Elkington & Co, having a quality late Victorian clear glass and silver plate mounted claret jug with a lion rampant finial holding...

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Antique 19th Century British Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plate and Cut Crystal Claret Jug by Elkington & Co
Antique Victorian Silver Plate and Cut Crystal Claret Jug by Elkington & Co

Antique Victorian Silver Plate and Cut Crystal Claret Jug by Elkington & Co

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

This is a superb English Victorian silver plate and cut crystal claret jug bearing the makers mark of the renowned silversmith Elkington, circa 1870 in date.

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Exceptional 19th Century Etched Glass and Silver Plated Claret Jug by Elkington
Exceptional 19th Century Etched Glass and Silver Plated Claret Jug by Elkington

Exceptional 19th Century Etched Glass and Silver Plated Claret Jug by Elkington

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A superb example by the finest British silver plating specialists of the 19th century. The glass body profusely etched with leafy motifs and vinery, rising from a flattened base to ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Etched Glass and Silver Plated Claret Jug, Elkington & Co.
Antique Victorian Etched Glass and Silver Plated Claret Jug, Elkington & Co.

Antique Victorian Etched Glass and Silver Plated Claret Jug, Elkington & Co.

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

Antique Victorian etched glass and silver plated claret jug, Elkington & Co, circa 1880 Beautiful Victorian claret jug made by one of the best makers of the Victorian period and als...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Aesthetic Movement Claret Jug
Antique English Silver Aesthetic Movement Claret Jug

Antique English Silver Aesthetic Movement Claret Jug

By Frederick Elkington

Located in London, GB

A superb Victorian conical silver gilt mounted glass claret jug engraved and etched with 'Aesthetic'design.

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Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Pair of Victorian Silver-Mounted Claret Jugs
Pair of Victorian Silver-Mounted Claret Jugs

Pair of Victorian Silver-Mounted Claret Jugs

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

Pair of Antique Victorian Silver Claret Jugs, the silver mounts are made by Elkington & Co.

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

English Aesthetic Water Jug

English Aesthetic Water Jug

Located in Long Island City, NY

This is a smaller example of Elkington's design # 16587 for a covered claret jug.

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Antique 19th Century English Tableware

Victorian Period Silver Mounted Cut-Glass Claret Jug
Victorian Period Silver Mounted Cut-Glass Claret Jug

Victorian Period Silver Mounted Cut-Glass Claret Jug

By Frederick Elkington

Located in Fresno, CA

A Victorian period silver mounted and cut-glass claret jug. Hallmarked for Frederick Elkington, Birmingham, 1886, the hinged lid with lion and shield finial, the collar with bacchana...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Elkington Claret Jug For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the elkington claret jug you’re looking for. Each elkington claret jug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and silver plate. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect elkington claret jug — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right elkington claret jug, those designed in Victorian and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made elkington claret jug over the years, but those crafted by Elkington & Co. and Frederick Elkington are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Elkington Claret Jug?

Prices for a elkington claret jug start at $791 and top out at $12,671 with the average selling for $1,386.

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