19th Century Victorian Aesthetic Movement Silver Jug and Beakers, circa 1883

Antique late 19th century Victorian impressive solid silver hunting water jug, the body profusely decorated in relief with embossed hunting scenes, depicting horse riders and hounds ...

Antique 19th century Victorian Aesthetic movement solid silver wine jug, the bulbous body beautifully hand engraved with chinoiserie scenes of nobility...

Antique 19th century Victorian Aesthetic movement solid silver tea and coffee service, comprising of a hot water kettle, coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl, cream jug and tray. The set i...

Antique 19th century Victorian solid silver and cracked glass ice bucket a swinging handle. Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), Birmingham, year 1896 (m), Makers mark illegible. This fine piece is as relevant today as it was then, it makes a fantastic statement piece and wonderful as part of a collection of barware in the modern home and for alfresco dining...

Antique late-19th century French four bottle Tantalus, clear glass applied with silver plated mounts and stoppers. The tops are engraved with various drinks, such as curacao, anisette, chartreuse and fine champagne. The four bottles are presented in a handle held carrying rack, a very elegant and rare set, perfect for after alfresco dining...

Antique early 20th century Edwardian silver plated locking Tantalus. The word “tantalize” comes from the plight of the mythological Tantalus, who so offended the gods that he was con...

An exceptional, fine and impressive 18th century, German silver gilt beaker made in Hanau; part of our continental silverware collection. This exception...

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver collapsible beaker - boxed; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This impressive antique Victorian sterling silver travelling collapsible beaker has a circular tapering form. The surface of the beaker is plain and unembellished, apart from the hallmarks to each concentric section. The interior of the beaker retains the original gilt interior. This antique beaker...

This exceptional silver gilt wine trolley from Tétard Frères of Paris is perfect for displaying that prized vintage. Wine lovers are sure to treasure this unique piece that conveni...

An Aesthetic period silver plate on brass hot water urn samovar. Wonderfully detailed and a very fine example of this style. American, late 19th century (1...

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...

Lady legs corkscrew with striped hose and boots. Two small pieces of hose missing on reverse side. Period: Last quarter 19th century Origin: Colorado Size...