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19th Century American Silver Claret Jug

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This magnificent antique 19th century American silver claret jug has baluster form onto a plain circular spreading foot. The body of this antique jug is embellished with exceptional chased decoration, displaying a Chinoiserie style landscape and dwellings. The decoration includes large scrolling leaf and floral designs, in addition to a shaped vacant cartouche to the anterior side. The neck and spout of the jug are ornamented with chased scrolling leaf decoration, emanating from a plain applied border to the rim. This magnificent antique claret jug is fitted with an impressive opposing scrolling handle, accented with an impressive leaf decorated lower socket, in junction with the body. The vessel of the jug is supported by an impressive knopped circular pedestal foot ornamented with further chased leaf decoration, in a swirl design. This magnificent 19th century claret jug is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. Condition This antique 19th century claret jug is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The chased decoration is very sharp. The maker's mark and 11OZ mark to the collet rim of the foot are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of 19th century silverware. Dimensions Length from back of handle to lip 15.8cm/6.22" Width 10.8cm/4.25" Height 36.4cm/14.33" Weight 36.5 troy ounces/1136.1g Maker: Samuel Kirk Date: Circa 1850 Origin: America - USA A video is available upon request SKU Item Ref C7892
  • Creator:
    Samuel Kirkby & Co (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.33 in (36.4 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1850
  • Condition:
    This antique 19th century claret jug is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The chased decoration is very sharp.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C78921stDibs: LU1200234908442
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