Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Cellini style claret jug made by Elkington & Co; an addition to our silver jug collection This exceptional antique Victorian English sterling silver Cellini style claret jug has a ewer shaped form onto a circular pedestal foot. The swept neck of the claret jug is embellished with exceptional chased foliate decoration accented scrolling strap work and incorporating chased decorated figural mask to the posterior surface, all on a matte background; there is an exceptional and large secondary cast mask to the underside of the pouring lip. The neck terminates with a plain, knopped waisted portion to a broad band of six chased alternating grotesque figural medallions accented with scrolling leaf decoration and segmented with plain convex fluted designs; the plain portion features the contemporary bright cut engraved inscription, 23rd Nov 1880. The decoration to the body incorporates grazing livestock, in addition to an oval cartouche to the front displaying the contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a boar's head above the motto 'Set On. The lower portion of the body is further embellished with a segmented band incorporating chased decorated busts accented with foliate designs. This impressive example of Victorian silverware is fitted with a domed hinged hallmarked cover, embellished with large scrolling leaf designs on a matte background and surmounted with an exceptional cast sterling silver finial. The cover opens to reveal the original gilded interior This exceptional antique Victorian silver jug...

Antique 19th century Victorian Aesthetic Movement solid silver water jug, made in the Japanese style, the straight body beautifully hand engraved with 'Kamai' decoration, the realist...

Silver-Gilt Pitcher Silversmith: Frederick Elkington Birmingham, 1874-1875 It measures 13.58 in (34.5 cm) in height x 6.29 in (16 cm) diameter lb 2.2 (kg 1) State of conservation: Ve...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver and glass whiskey jug and tot set; an addition to our diverse glassware collection This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver and glass whiskey jug set consists of a jug and six original glass tots. The glass body of each piece has a circular rounded form encircled with bands of cut-glass ornamentation, accented with a star cut motif to the underside. This antique glass jug is fitted with an impressive plain hallmarked sterling silver mount and retains the original hinged hallmarked cover to the cylindrical neck and spout. This exceptional example of Victorian silverware has a plain sterling silver angular handle. The original matching tots are each fitted with a plain hallmarked sterling silver mount to the lip. The exceptional pieces of this whiskey jug set are fitted to the original presentation box, ornamented with the original fabric covering; if required the pieces can be supplied without this case. Condition This antique set is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The glass body of each piece is in perfect condition. The original fabric covering to the case has deteriorated and become thin, as often the case with such an example. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of each silver mount, in addition to the part hallmarks to each cover, are all very clear. Dimensions: Whiskey jug Length from back of handle to tip of lip 11cm/4.3" Diameter 7.7cm/3" Height 14.4cm/5.7" Tot Diameter 3.9cm/1.5" Height 5cm/2" Maker: Elkington & Co (Frederick Elkington) Date: 1866 Origin: Birmingham, England Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these examples of Victorian glassware...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver grape shears; an addition to our silver flatware collection. This...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver four piece tea and coffee service/set; part of our silver teaware collection The pieces of this excep...