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French Claret Jug

1st standard French silver & glass claret wine jug
Located in London, GB
Charming antique French wine jug made at the end of the 19th century in Paris. The elegant
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Urns

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Sterling Silver

Pair Antique French Silver Claret Jugs / Wine Decanters c. 1890
By Tetard Freres
Located in London, GB
A pair of elegant Antique Silver & Cut Glass Claret Jugs. This lovely pair of Antique French Wine
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Antique 19th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Silver

French Art Nouveau Style Figural Silverplate & Cristallerie Lorraine Claret Jug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Art Nouveau Style Figural Silverplate & Cristallerie Lorraine Claret Jug  This exquisite
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Exceptional French Silver & Daum Glass Wine Ewer / Claret Jug, France Circa 1900
By Daum
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A truly exceptional French silver (.950 fine) & art glass wine ewer, showing a flattened ovoid body
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Silver

Gilded St Louis Claret Jug Callot Pattern c1930
By Saint Louis
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Gilded St Louis claret jug in the Callot pattern c1930 Date : c1930 Origin : St-Louis-lès
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Vintage 1930s French Glass

Materials

Glass

Pair Continental Silver and Cut Crystal Claret Jugs
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This pair of quality claret jugs feature finely cut crystal and hand chased silver mountings.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Glass

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Crystal, Silver

French Amber Glass Silver Plate Pheasant/Grouse Game Hunting Claret Jug 20th C
Located in London, GB
, while the body of the claret jug is thick amber glass with a nice weight to it. The head has a cork to
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Metal, Silver Plate

1960’s Silver Plated and Crystal Rubbed Claret Jug
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
The piece showcases a classic design that was popular during the mid-20th century in France, dated
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Mid-20th Century French Pitchers

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Very Fine Pair of French Silver-Mounted Glass Claret Jugs, Paris, circa 1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very fine pair of French silver-mounted glass claret jugs, Paris, circa 1880, Mark of VB. The
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Antique 1880s Pitchers

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Crystal

Pair of Rococo Style Silver Mounted Crystal Claret Jugs by Boivin
By Victor Boivin
Located in London, GB
Pair of Rococo style silver mounted crystal jugs by Boivin French, late 19th century Measures
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Glass

Materials

Silver

Recent Sales

Pair of French Claret Jugs 1st Standard Silver A. Risler and Carre Paris
By Risler & Carré
Located in Houston, TX
Antique pair of French claret jugs with 1st standard silver mounts and crystal by A. Risier and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Sterling Silver

French Cut Crystal 950 Silver Claret Jug
Located in Santa Fe, NM
French Caret Jug mounted with 950 silver and swirled cut crystal, adorned with oak leaves and berry
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Barware

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Sterling Silver

PAIR SILVER GILT CLARET JUGS
Located in London, GB
PAIR OF SILVER GILT CLARET JUGS
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French Pitchers and Decanters

Antique French Sterling Silver Crystal Claret Jug, Ewer, Decanter, Empire
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
crystal claret jug, ewer, decanter mounted with sterling silver 950/1000. The cut crystal body is engraved
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Antique 1880s French Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Cut Crystal Claret Jug, Ewer, Decanter, Regency
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
crystal claret jug, ewer, decanter mounted with sterling silver 950/1000. The crystal body and the
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Antique 1880s French Régence Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Cut Crystal Claret Jug, Ewer, Decanter
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
, crystal claret jug, ewer, decanter mounted with sterling silver 950/1000. The cut crystal body is engraved
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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Gold

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Brass Claret Jug Chenet
Located in Charleston, SC
French brass two piece Claret Jug chenet with scrolled work, egg & dart hand chasing, and
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

French Brass Claret Jug Chenet
French Brass Claret Jug Chenet
H 22.5 in W 16 in D 6.5 in
Christofle Gallia Metal Claret Jug, c1900
By Christofle
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Christofle Gallia Metal Claret Jug, c1900 Galliametal is a variant of polished pewter. This bears
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

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

19th Century French Silver and Glass Pair of Claret Jugs, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th century French solid silver and glass pair of claret jugs, each body is baluster
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Antique 19th Century French Pitchers

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Silver

Pair of Antique Silver and Glass Claret Jugs
By Tetard Freres
Located in London, GB
Pair of gorgeous late-19th-century antique silver and etched glass wine jugs in the Louis XV style
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Antique Late 19th Century French Barware

Materials

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 of Antique French Silver and Glass Claret Jugs / Wine Decanters Odiot c1870
By Odiot
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Antique French Silver and cut glass Claret Jugs. These 19th century Wine Jugs
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Antique 19th Century French Pitchers

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Silver

19th Century French Solid Silver and Glass Pair of Claret Jugs, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th century French solid silver and glass pair of claret jugs, each body is baluster
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Antique 19th Century French Pitchers

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Silver

20th Century French Silver-Gilt and Cut Glass Claret Jug, Odiot, circa 1910
By Odiot
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century French solid silver-gilt exceptional claret jug, of tapering from with hob
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Early 20th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Silver

20th Century French Solid Silver-Gilt & Cut Glass Claret Jug, Odiot, circa 1910
By Odiot
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Description: Antique 20th century French solid silver-gilt exceptional claret jug, of tapering
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Early 20th Century French Pitchers

Materials

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

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Solid Silver and Glass Pair of Claret Jugs, Odiot circa 1890
By Maison Odiot Paris
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th century French solid silver and clear glass pair of claret jugs, each body is of
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Antique 19th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Near Pair of Silver Mounted Crystal Claret Jugs by Boin-Taburet, Paris
By Boin-Taburet
Located in London, GB
Each with fluted crystal body mounted with finely cast scrolled silver mounts, on a spreading circular base, marked 'BOINTABURET / A PARIS', with further standard silver marks The...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Pitchers

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Crystal, Silver

Pair of Baccarat Amberina Diminutive Claret Jugs
By Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Baccarat Amberina Diminutive Claret Jugs, Each one with typical swirl design, with panel
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Antique Late 19th Century French Crystal Serveware

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Crystal

Pair Antique French Solid Silver & Glass Claret Jugs / Wine Decanters, c. 1890
Located in London, GB
A pair of elegant Antique French silver & glass Claret Jugs. The bodies of these Wine Jugs feature
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Antique 19th Century French Pitchers

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Silver

Two Neoclassical Style Silver and Crystal Claret Jugs
By Boin-Taburet
Located in London, GB
These claret (wine) jugs are exquisite pieces of antique French drinkware, which are designed in a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Pitchers

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Crystal, Silver

French Acid Etched Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted Claret Jug, Antique 1909
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
French sterling silver and acid etched glass claret jug has a circular rounded form onto a spreading foot
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Antique Early 1900s French Glass

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Maison Odiot Paris, French Art Nouveau Rock Crystal and Silver Claret Jug
By Maison Odiot Paris
Located in New York, NY
Made in Paris by Maison Odiot circa 1900, this .950 silver-gilt mounted rock crystal claret jug is
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pitchers

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Silver

Pair of 19th Century French Silver and Crystal Claret Jugs by Henri Soufflot
By Henri Soufflot 1
Located in London, GB
These stunning silver and crystal claret jugs are of typical form, with twisted crystal bodies
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Crystal Serveware

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Crystal, 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

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

Exceptional Pair of French Silver Claret Jugs
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A quite exceptional pair of French silver claret jugs. The top of the handles beautifully cast and
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Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

French Art Deco Silver & Cut Glass Claret Jug
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Very unusual French Art Deco sterling silver and glass claret jug with geometric glass and
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Vintage 1930s French Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Sterling and Crystal "Aiguière" Claret Jug, circa 1880
By Henri Lapeyre 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French sterling silver and cut-glass one claret jug. Possibility to get in pair. Rococo styling
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Antique 1880s French Rococo Tableware

French Sterling and Crystal "Aiguière" Claret Jug, circa 1880
By Tetard Freres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French sterling silver and cut-glass one claret jug. Rococo styling spiral cut body. Measure
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Wine Coolers

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

French Sterling and Crystal "Aiguière" Claret Jug, circa 1880
By Tetard Freres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French sterling silver and cut-glass one claret jug. Rococo styling spiral cut body. Aiguiere
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Wine Coolers

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

French Sterling and Crystal "Aiguière" Claret Jug, circa 1880
By Tetard Freres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French sterling silver and cut-glass one claret jug. Rococo styling spiral cut body. Aiguiere
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Wine Coolers

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

A SILVER AND GLASS CLARET JUG. FRENCH, CIRCA 1900
Located in New York, NY
THE LONG SWIRLED SILVER NECK MOUNT EXTENDING TO FORM A SPOUT COVERED BY A HINGED LID WITH SCROLL FINIAL, WITH SILVER SCROLLED HANDLE, THE GLOBULAR EXPOSED GLASS LOWER PART RESTING ON...
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Early 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Glass

Cartier Sterling Silver Mounted Glass Claret Jug
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Offering a circa 1935 sterling silver and mounted glass claret jug by Cartier of France. Dimensions
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Vintage 1930s French More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Sterling Silver

Veyrat French Sterling and Crystal "Aiguière" Claret Jug, circa 1880
By Gustave Veyrat 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French sterling silver and cut-glass one claret jug. Rococo styling spiral cut body. Aiguiere
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Wine Coolers

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Pair of French Neoclassical Ormolu Mounted Glass Claret Jugs, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An exquisite pair of french neoclassical ormolu-mounted glass claret jugs, circa 1900. The ovoid
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Early 20th Century French Glass

Materials

Ormolu

Imposing French Sterling Silver & Cut Crystal Claret Jug/Decanter 13" Rococo
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
Imposing French Sterling Silver & Cut Crystal Claret Jug/Decanter 13" Rococo Exceptional Rococo
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pitchers and Decanters

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Sterling Silver Cut Swirled Crystal Claret Jug or Pitcher
By Tetard Freres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique French sterling silver and crystal serving pitcher with interior tube for ice Large
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Antique 1880s French Rococo Wine Coolers

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Fabulous French Cut Glass Silver Claret Jug Ewer Decanter Mascaron Griffin
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
Fabulous French Cut Glass Silver Claret Jug / Ewer / Decanter Mascaron, Griffin Exceptional
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Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Pitchers and Decanters

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Silver Plate

Coignet French Sterling Silver Cut Crystal Claret Jug, Ewer, Decanter Iris
By Louis Coignet 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Fabulous French sterling silver cut crystal claret jug, Ewer, Decanter Head of Minerve 1st titre
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Victor Boivin French Sterling and Crystal "Aiguière" Claret Jug, circa 1880
By Victor Boivin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French sterling silver and cut-glass one claret jug. Rococo styling spiral cut body. Measure
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Wine Coolers

Materials

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

19th Century Pair of Cut Crystal Ewers Set in Silver Lapar Claret Jug
By L. Lapar Paris
Located in Biarritz, FR
Pair of ewers made of cut crystal set in silver mounts. The silver neck and the base are decorated with flowers; The ensemble was created by Lapar, Paris (1818-1897).
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Pitchers

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Crystal, 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

Fabulous French Sterling Silver Crystal Claret Jug, Ewer, Decanter
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Fabulous French Sterling Silver Crystal Claret Jug, Ewer, Decanter. Head of Minerve  first titre
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Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Fabulous French Vermeil Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Claret Jug / Ewer / Decanter
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
Fabulous French Sterling Silver Vermeil & Cut Crystal Claret Jug, Ewer, Decanter Head of Minerve
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pitchers and Decanters

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18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Lapar Beguin French Sterling Silver Cut Crystal Claret Jug, Ewer, Decanter
By L. Lapar Paris
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
sterling silver is a minimum of 750 mils (18K). Exceptional French cut crystal claret jug, decanter
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Antique 1870s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large French Art Nouveau Cut Glass Claret Jug with Silver Plated Neck and Lid
Located in Port Hope, ON
The glass of this large French Art Nouveau claret jug is decorated around its flared base with a
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

Orivit Art Nouveau Claret Jug in Pewter and Cut Glass
By Orivit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is a term for French Bordeaux wine. Glass claret jugs with hinged lids gained popularity in the 19th
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Pitchers

Materials

Pewter

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French Claret Jug For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French claret jug you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and crystal, every French claret jug was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French claret jug, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right French claret jug, those designed in Rococo, Louis XV and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Boin-Taburet, Odiot and Tetard Freres each produced at least one beautiful French claret jug that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Claret Jug?

The average selling price for a French claret jug at 1stDibs is $4,235, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $12,000 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 French 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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