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Antique Silver Claret Jug - Victorian
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Antique Silver Claret Jug - Victorian

19th century
Description

A beautiful antique solid sterling silver claret jug, dating from the middle of Queen Victoria's reign.

Hallmarked for London 1863 with the maker's mark of George John Richards & Edward Charles Brown - a partnership of only nine years. There are partial conforming hallmarks inside the lid.

The is an elegant, elongated pear-shape form, decorated with a combination of geometric shapes and patterns brought together with swirling tendrils. A bouquet of flowers is engraved to one cartouche, whilst the other bears an engraved armorial surmounted by a goat's head crest and the motto "Libertas" (freedom). There is a small engraving on the base which reads 'Oct 5th 1898 from H.M.' Central pedestal foot, solid silver handle and a hinged cover to the top. The interior is gilded - a mark of quality.

Dimensions:

Silver weight: 692g

Height: 34cm

Width: 14cm

Depth: 12cm

Capacity: 2.5 pints (140cl)

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Victorian Silver Claret Jug to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1057786
Dealers Internal Reference
C768
Description
A beautiful antique solid sterling silver claret jug, dating from the middle of Queen Victoria's reign.
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Hallmarked for London 1863 with the maker's mark of George John Richards & Edward Charles Brown - a partnership of only nine years.
The Silver Cabinet

There are partial conforming hallmarks inside the lid.

fig 1. An engraved Victorian silver claret jug featuring a tall slender neck, a hinged lid, a looped handle, and a decorative crest on the body.
fig 1. Antique Silver Claret Jug - Victorian

The is an elegant, elongated pear-shape form, decorated with a combination of geometric shapes and patterns brought together with swirling tendrils. A bouquet of flowers is engraved to one cartouche, whilst the other bears an engraved armorial surmounted by a goat's head crest and the motto "Libertas" (freedom). There is a small engraving on the base which reads 'Oct 5th 1898 from H.M.' Central pedestal foot, solid silver handle and a hinged cover to the top. The interior is gilded - a mark of quality.

fig 2. An engraved Victorian silver claret jug featuring a tall slender neck, a hinged lid, a looped handle, and a decorative crest on the body.
fig 2. Antique Silver Claret Jug - Victorian

Dimensions:

Silver weight: 692g

Height: 34cm

Width: 14cm

Depth: 12cm

Capacity: 2.5 pints (140cl)

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Victorian Silver Claret Jug to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1057786
Dealers Internal Ref
C768
The Silver Cabinet
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An engraved Victorian silver claret jug featuring a tall slender neck, a hinged lid, a looped handle, and a decorative crest on the body.
Antique Silver Claret Jug - Victorian
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An engraved Victorian silver claret jug featuring a tall slender neck, a hinged lid, a looped handle, and a decorative crest on the body.
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FAQs

A claret jug was designed specifically for serving claret, a term used in Britain to describe red wines from Bordeaux. During the Victorian era, these vessels served both a functional purpose to decant sediment and a decorative role on formal dining tables.

Victorian claret jugs were typically constructed from sterling silver, silver plate, or a combination of silver mounts with cut glass or crystal bodies. Solid metal examples feature chased, engraved, or embossed decoration created by skilled silversmiths.

Authentic pieces usually bear British hallmarks, including the makers mark, town mark, silver standard mark, and a date letter corresponding to the Victorian era (18371901). Examining the weight, quality of hand-engraving, and construction of hinges or handle joints can also confirm authenticity.

Displaying a silver claret jug on a dining sideboard, bar cart, or tray alongside glass decanters creates a refined focal point. Its reflective surface and historical detailing add contrast and texture to both traditional and modern minimal interiors.

Clean silver components using a soft cloth and a specialized, non-abrasive silver polish to prevent scratching. Avoid submerging internal mechanism joints completely in water, and store the jug in a dry environment wrapped in anti-tarnish cloth to prevent oxidisation.
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