Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, Cantaloupe Glass by Thomas Webb

Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1900 by Hamilton & Inches, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, is ornate in design, featuring an oval cut glass body, and a dec...

Hallmarked in London in 1895 by Horace Woodward & Co., this fine Antique, Victorian, Sterling Silver Claret Jug comprises of a plain glass body with an elaborately chased silver moun...

Hallmarked in London in 2001, this large sterling silver claret jug was made by C. J. Vander, one of the last great English silversmithing firms to carry on traditional handcrafted t...

Hallmarked in Birmingham, in 1870 by John Gough, this striking, Victorian, antique silver claret Jug, features cut glass, and engraved decora...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian acid etched glass and English sterling silver mounted claret jug; an addition to our wine and drink related silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver and cut glass claret jug has a circular, rounded bulbous form. The cylindrical neck of the jug is fitted with an impressive sterling silver, hallmarked mount embellished with impressive chased floral spray decoration on a matte background, all encompassed with a plain border accented with simple drop motifs. The decoration to the mount incorporates an oval vacant cartouche to either side. The underside of the plain spout features a simplified quatrefoil floral motif encompassed with a lozenge shaped border. The mount retains the original hinged, hallmarked cover encompassed with further floral decoration and surmounted with an impressive pierced interlacing scrolling leaf decorated thumb piece. The rim of the cover, lower rim of the mount and girdle to the glass body are encircled with applied bead decoration. This antique Victorian claret jug...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian glass and silver mounted claret jug; part of our silver mounted glass collection. This exceptional antique Victorian glass and sterling silver and glass claret jug has a circular rounded form onto a circular spreading foot. The upper portion of the glass body is fitted with the original hallmarked sterling silver mount embellished with an incurved shaped border. The plain domed hallmarked hinged cover is encircled with a band of applied bead decoration and surmounted with an impressive swept, knopped bead decorated finial. This Victorian claret jug is fitted with an S-scroll handle featuring a plain scrolling thumb piece. The glass body of the jug is embellished with an exceptional acid etched illustration depicting a putto entangled with flowing ribbons, playing a stylized percussion triangle whilst standing on the back of a moth style insect. In art and culture, a putto (plural: putti) is a chubby male child, usually nude and occasionally bearing wings. Condition The mount of this antique silver and glass claret jug is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The mount has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The plain glass body of the jug is in perfect condition. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the mount and part hallmarks struck to the interior of the cover are very clear. Dimensions Length from back of handle to lip 15.3cm/6". Diameter of rim 5.4cm/2.1". Diameter of body 10.3cm/4.1". Diameter of foot 9.5cm/3.7". Height 30.8cm/12.1". Maker: Richards & Brown (Edward Charles Brown...

Heading : Victorian claret jug with silver mounts Date : Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1868 for Martin, Hall & Co Period : Victoria Origin : Sheffield, Yorkshire, England Colour : Clear...

Victorian Sterling Silver Mounted Clear Glass Claret Jug W & G Sessions, Sheffield and William Hutton & Sons LTD Sourced from London, England Circa 18...