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Ornate Claret Jug

Buccellati Italian Sterling Silver Gin Ornate Claret Bar Jug Label
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Rare Buccellati sterling silver claret jug bar label. GIN embossed on the front in the center
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20th Century Italian Barware

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Buccellati Italian Sterling Silver Cognac Ornate Claret Bar Jug Label
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Rare Buccellati sterling silver claret bar jug label. COGNAC embossed on the front in the center
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20th Century Italian Barware

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Sterling Silver, Silver

Outstanding quality antique Victorian silver plated claret jug
Located in Ipswich, GB
silver plated claret jug, with a silver plated top with a lift up lid, a shaped spout and an ornate
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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Glass

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Silver Plate

Fantastic quality antique Victorian cut glass claret jug
Located in Ipswich, GB
Victorian claret jug with a wonderful cut glass circular body with a ornate silver plated shaped handle and
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Barware

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Silver Plate

Fantastic quality antique Victorian cut glass claret jug
Fantastic quality antique Victorian cut glass claret jug
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H 14.18 in W 5.12 in D 6.7 in
Stunning pair of antique Edwardian silver plated claret jugs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Edwardian claret jugs with silver plated tops, figural spouts and shaped ornate handles to the back, with
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Glass

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Silver Plate

Quality antique Edwardian glass and silver plated claret jug
Located in Ipswich, GB
claret jug with a silver plated top, wonderful silver plated shaped handle with a fantastic ornate spout
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Glass

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Silver Plate

Quality antique Edwardian glass and silver plated claret jug
Quality antique Edwardian glass and silver plated claret jug
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H 10.63 in W 3.94 in D 5.52 in
Wonderful quality antique Victorian glass and silver plated claret jug
Located in Ipswich, GB
claret jug with a silver plated top, fantastic silver plated shaped spout and a shaped ornate handle to
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Antique 19th Century Early Victorian Glass

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Silver Plate

Superb quality antique Victorian glass and silver plated claret jug
Located in Ipswich, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian glass and silver plated claret jug having a superb quality claret
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Glass

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Glass

Stunning Victorian Etched Glass & Sterling Silver Claret Jug - London 1889
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in London, London
Silver Claret Jug, features an ornate mount and handle, and wonderfully engraved glass. The claret Jug
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Barware

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Sterling Silver

Unusual antique Victorian glass and silver plated German claret jug
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique Victorian glass and silver plated claret jug having an unusual glass and silver
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Barware

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Glass

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Silver Plated Cut Glass Claret Jug
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian silver plated cut glass claret jug having an ornate fabulous
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Glass

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Cut Glass

Fantastic quality antique Victorian cut glass and silver plated claret jug
Located in Ipswich, GB
quality antique Victorian claret jug having a wonderful cut glass circular body with a ornate silver
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Barware

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Silver Plate

Pair Antique French Silver & Glass Claret Jugs / Wine Decanters c. 1890
By Boin-Taburet
Located in London, GB
A pair of elegant Antique Silver mounted Glass bodied Claret Jugs made in Paris, France. This pair
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Antique 19th Century French Sterling Silver

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Silver

Antique English Silver Plated and Cut Glass Claret Jug or Decanter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plate and cut crystal claret jug was most likely made in England in circa 1900
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plated and Cut Glass Claret Jug or Decanter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plate and cut glass claret jug was most likely made in England in circa 1900 in
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plated and Cut Glass Claret Jug or Decanter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plate and cut glass claret jug was most likely made in England in circa 1900 in
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated and Cut Crystal Claret Jug 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Antique Victorian cut glass and silver plated claret jug, Circa 1870 in date
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver

Silver Early Victorian Railway Presentation Armada Claret Jug London 1863-4
By William Nicholson, Stephen Smith
Located in Central England, GB
Silver early Victorian Railway presentation armada claret jug London 1863-4 This large oversized
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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Pitchers

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Silver

Incredible Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Claret Jugs Made in London in 1889
By Edgar Finley & Hugh Taylor
Located in London, London
Silver Claret Jugs, are ornate in design, featuring wonderful decoration to the silver mounts, heavily
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Pair Antique Irish Victorian Silver Armada Jugs / Wine Ewers 1876 / 77 Dublin
By John Smyth of Dublin
Located in London, GB
An impressive pair of Antique Irish sterling silver Claret jugs in a traditional Armada Style. This
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers

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Silver

Pair of Etched Glass and Silver Pitchers by Bruckmann & Söhne
By Bruckmann & Söhne
Located in London, GB
33cm, width 17cm, depth 14cm The pitchers, or claret jugs, in this pair by Bruckmann & Söhne are of
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Antique Early 1900s German Rococo Glass

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Silver

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Located in Dallas, TX
A sumptuous art nouveau French cameo lake landscape acid etched cameo vase with applied handles. Sunrise or sunset with a yellow orange background with engraved trees, bushes and mou...
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French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century
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A French 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style wrought iron and four-color vitreaux stained glass single-light hall lantern, the rounded four stained glass panels with red, green, ...
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Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Lanterns

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Wrought Iron

Antique Fashion Print Published by La Mode Illustrée, No. 3, 1900
Located in Langweer, NL
A very attractive early 20th century French fashion plate which was published by La Mode Illustrée. La Mode Illustrée was published in Paris in the 19th century and was a very popula...
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Early 20th Century Prints

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Paper

Peacock Green Cut-Glass Decanter
Located in New York, NY
Peacock green cut-glass decanter English, circa 1840. Glass, blown and cut. Measures: 13 1/2 in. high. Condition: Perfect, except for minor flakes on the bottom of stopper.   
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Antique 1840s English Neoclassical Glass

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Buccellati Italian Sterling Silver Gin Claret Jug Label
By Gianmaria Buccellati, Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
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...
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20th Century Italian Barware

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Sterling Silver, Silver

19th Century Grand Tour' Giltwood and Micromosaic Centre Table with Roman Scenes
Located in London, GB
A Grand Tour Centre Table The Top Attributed to Cesare Roccheggiani The carved gilt wood base in the manner of George Smith having four monopedia supports, each depicting leopards h...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Center Tables

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French Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted and Marquetry Gueridon Side Table
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted mahogany and tulipwood marquetry gueridon side-table. The circular top inlaid with a floral design marquetry and sy...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Gueridon

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Silver Plate Holding Top / Cut Glass Claret Jug / Serving Pitcher
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introduce a touch of 19th-century elegance to your table or bar with this exquisite English Silver Plate and Cut Glass Claret Jug from the mid-19th century. The pitcher, designed in ...
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Antique 1840s English Pitchers

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Silver Plate

19th Century, Italian Yellow/ Green Glazed Earthenware Jug/Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic piece of pottery from Italy. Unique and rare glaze. Beautiful weathered. Chips and imperfections help authenticate this jug/ jar as it was a utilitarian type piece, ...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rustic Pottery

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Earthenware

Antique Victorian cranberry glass jug
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian cranberry glass jug having an original quality cranberry glass jug with a shaped handle
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Glass

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Glass

Antique Victorian cranberry glass jug
Antique Victorian cranberry glass jug
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H 6.11 in W 4.34 in D 5.52 in
Spanish Colonial Screen
Located in Mexico, DF
Fantastic Spanish Colonial school screen. Probably from Peru. This screen, with a kind of European landscape, give us an idea of the influence of Europe, especially Spain, in the Col...
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Antique 18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Paintings

Spanish Colonial Screen
H 198.43 in W 81.89 in D 1.97 in
Antique Fashion Print published by La Mode Illustrée 'No. 6 - 1900'
Located in Langweer, NL
A very attractive early 20th century French fashion plate which was published by La Mode Illustrée. La Mode Illustrée was published in Paris in the 19th century and was a very popula...
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Zabihi Collection Antique Karabagh Gallery Rug
Located in New York, NY
a gallery size neutral color Karabagh rug fromthe 2nd quarter of the 20th century 5'2'' x 12'5''
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American Brilliant Cut Glass Pitcher, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
American brilliant cut glass pitcher, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century American Pitchers

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Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Carved Center Hall Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style giltwood carved center gall table with marble top. The rectangular shaped frame intricately carved frame with an "X" stretcher centered...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Center Tables

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Anatomical Model of Gorilla by Dr. Louis Auzoux Plus Unique Handwritten Booklet
By Dr. Louis Auzoux
Located in Haarlem, NL
Sinke & van Tongeren exhibited this extremely rare Auzoux Gorilla by carefully taking apart the model and creating an exploded view of this historically important piece. When viewed ...
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Antique 1860s French Models and Miniatures

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Paper

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Silver Gilt Claret Jug London, 1899 Mappin Brothers
By Mappin Brothers
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
A very important oval Victorian claret jug with decorative floral chasing and matting for
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Antique Late 19th Century British More Dining and Entertaining

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Sterling Silver

Silver Gilt Claret Jug London, 1899 Mappin Brothers
Silver Gilt Claret Jug London, 1899 Mappin Brothers
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H 12.6 in W 6.3 in D 0.04 in
Victorian Silver Partial Gilt Claret Jug, London, 1865, Thomas Smily
By Thomas Smily
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
A very beautiful Victorian partial gilt claret jug with an ornate figural mount. The body of the
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian More Dining and Entertaining

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver & Crystal Claret Jug London 1859 George Richards & Edward Brown
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
An unusual Victorian silver claret jug decorated with an ornate silver mount and a lower floral
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Serving Pieces

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Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century French Silver & Crystal Claret Jug Paris circa 1895 E Tetard
By Jean Tetard
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
An extremely stylish antique silver and crystal claret jug designed with a rare and extremely
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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian More Dining and Entertaining

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Sterling Silver

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Etched Glass Claret Jug
Located in Ipswich, GB
etched glass claret jug with an ornate silver plated top and shaped handle and a bulbous etched glass
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Barware

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Silver Plate

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Etched Glass Claret Jug
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Etched Glass Claret Jug
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H 10.24 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Vintage Silver Plated Claret Jug Glass Decanter, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an ornate vintage silver plated and engraved glass claret jug in the classic English style
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Vintage 1980s Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Stunning quality antique Victorian glass and silver plated claret jug
Located in Ipswich, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian glass and silver plated claret jug having a superb quality claret
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Glass

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Armada Claret Jug Ewer Sheffield, 1874
Located in London, GB
A large and magnificent antique Victorian solid silver "Armada" pattern claret jug, with hallmarks
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Antique 1870s Sheffield and Silverplate

Vintage English Silver Plated and Glass Claret Jug, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a highly ornate large vintage silver plated and engraved glass claret jug in Classic
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Vintage 1980s English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Cut-Glass and Sterling Silver-Mounted Claret Jug, Antique Victorian
By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
claret jug; an addition to our wine and drink related silverware collection. This exceptional antique
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Armada Jug / Claret Wine Decanter, 1889
By Walter and John Barnard
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique Victorian Armada jug in the Classic, elegant Armada Jug Design. This Jug
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers

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Victorian Silver Plated Claret Jug by Christoper Johnson & Co. Circa 1890
Located in London, London
Claret Jug, features a hobnail cut diamond shaped glass body, an engraved mount and an ornate handle. The
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Antique Sterling Silver & Stourbridge 'Rock Crystal' by Thomas Webb Claret Jug
By Thomas Webb & Sons, Charles Edwards
Located in London, London
Claret Jug, features an etched glass body likely designed by Thomas Webb, and an ornate gilt silver mount
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Pair of Sterling Silver Claret Jugs - London 1874 Charles Boyton
By Charles Boyton
Located in London, London
Silver Pair of Claret Jugs, feature plain glass bodies, and ornate silver mounts with bacchus masks and
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Claret Jugs / Wine Decanters 1899
By Harrison Brothers & George Howson 1
Located in London, GB
A pair of beautiful Antique Victorian Claret jugs with Solid Silver necks, handles and lids
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers

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Vintage Pair of Silver Plated Claret Jug Glass Decanters, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an ornate pair of vintage silver plated and engraved glass claret jugs in the classic
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Vintage 1980s Sheffield and Silverplate

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Stunning Aesthetic Period Antique Silver Plated Claret Jug by Elkington in 1866
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, London
Aesthetic Movement taste, and an ornate silver plate foot and mount. The claret jug measures 13"(33 cm) tall
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Antique 1860s English Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Pair Antique German Silver & Cut Glass Claret Jugs / Wine Decanters, c 1880
Located in London, GB
A pair of beautiful Antique German solid Silver mounted Cut Glass Claret Jugs. The Wine Jugs have
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Antique 19th Century German Pitchers

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Pair Antique German Silver & Glass Claret Jugs / Wine Decanters / Ewers c. 1890
Located in London, GB
A pair of beautiful Antique German silver & glass Claret Jugs with an elegant fluted cut glass body
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Antique 19th Century European Pitchers

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Silver

Pair Antique Irish Victorian Silver Armada Jugs Claret Wine Decanters 1877 - 80
By John Smyth of Dublin, West & Son
Located in London, GB
An impressive pair of Antique Irish sterling silver Claret jugs in a traditional Armada Style. This
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Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Pitchers

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Sterling Silver

Pair French Antique Solid Silver and Glass Claret Jugs / Wine Decanters c. 1890
By Tetard Freres
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique French solid silver and glass claret jugs. These wine jugs feature
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Antique 19th Century French Barware

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Silver

Pair Antique French Silver & Glass Claret Jugs Wine Decanter Paris France c 1880
By A. Aucoc
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of Antique French solid Silver and cut Glass Claret Jugs in a elegant Rococo
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Pitchers

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Silver

Antique Victorian Silver and Engraved Crystal Claret Jug Ewer Martin Hall, 1868
Located in London, GB
A large and magnificent antique Victorian Sterling Silver and engraved crystal claret jug, with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Sterling Silver

Pair of French Silver and Cut Glass Claret Jug / Wine Decanter Paris, circa 1880
By Boin-Taburet
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique solid silver and cut glass claret jugs. The silver mounts on the Jugs
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Antique 19th Century French Pitchers

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Silver

Antique Victorian Silver & Cut Glass Claret Jug / Wine Decanter, 1895
By Charles Edward Nixon
Located in London, GB
An impressive Antique Victorian Claret Jug with silver mounted cut glass body. The Silver neck
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers

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Vintage Large English Silver Plated & Glass Claret Jug 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a highly ornate large Vintage silver plated and engraved glass claret jug in classic
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Vintage 1980s English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Claret Jug / Ewer Decanter, 1897
By William Comyns
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique Victorian solid silver & cut glass claret jug. This gorgeous wine jug has a
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Serving Pieces

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Silver Plated and Cut Crystal Claret Jug or Decanter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plate and cut crystal claret jug was most likely made in England in circa 1900
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plated and Cut Glass Claret Jug or Decanter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plate and cut glass claret jug was most likely made in England in circa 1900 in
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Pair Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cellini Jugs / Claret Wine Decanters 1863
By Creswick & Co. 1
Located in London, GB
with chased ornate designs repeated around in bands around the foot and body of Jug. The spout features
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Antique 19th Century English Pitchers

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique German Silver and Cut Glass Claret Jugs Wine Decanters c 1890
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of Antique German Solid Silver & Glass Claret Jugs with solid silver mounted necks
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20th Century Silver Plated Claret Jug
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A wonderful English silver plated claret jug with embossed decoration to top and middle, ornate
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20th Century Silver Plated Claret Jug
20th Century Silver Plated Claret Jug
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H 11.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in
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. The
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Sterling Silver

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Silver

French Silver Mounted and Crystal Claret Jug
By Baccarat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French claret jug mounted with 950 silver and engraved etched crystal, adorned with pattern Louis
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Antique 1880s French Regency Wine Coolers

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Sterling Silver

Pair of French Vermeil Silver Mounted and Crystal Claret Jugs
By Tetard Freres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of French claret jug mounted with 950 silver and engraved etched crystal, adorned with pattern
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Antique 1880s French Rococo Wine Coolers

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Pair of French Silver Mounted and Cut Crystal Claret Jugs
By Tetard Freres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of French Claret Jug mounted with 950 silver and swirled cut and etched crystal, adorned with
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Antique 1880s French Rococo Wine Coolers

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Armand Fresnais Crystal and Silver Plated "Aiguière" Claret Jug, circa 1880
By Armand Fresnais
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French silver plated and cut-glass one claret jug. Rococo styling spiral cut body. Napoléon
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Wine Coolers

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Set of Three French Silver Mounted and Cut-Crystal Claret Jugs
By Tetard Freres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Three French claret jug mounted with 950 silver and swirled cut-crystal, adorned with oak leaves
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Antique 1880s French Rococo Wine Coolers

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Pair of French Silver Mounted and Cut Crystal Claret Jugs
By Tetard Freres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of French Claret Jug mounted with 950 silver and swirled cut crystal, adorned with oak leaves
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Antique 1880s French Rococo Wine Coolers

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

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Ornate Claret Jug For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic ornate claret jug available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and glass, every ornate claret jug was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ornate claret jug — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An ornate claret jug is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian and Rococo styles are sought with frequency. A well-made ornate claret jug has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gianmaria Buccellati, Bruckmann & Söhne and Elkington & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Ornate Claret Jug?

The average selling price for an ornate claret jug at 1stDibs is $895, while they’re typically $527 on the low end and $9,307 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Ornate Claret Jug
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A claret jug is a style of jug meant to serve claret, a dry red wine. Claret jugs are often made of glass and silver and are designed to let the wine breathe before consumption. Shop a wide range of claret jugs and other decanters on 1stDibs.

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