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Victorian Silver Plated Glass Claret Jug C1865
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Victorian Silver Plated Glass Claret Jug C1865

19th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A wonderful Victorian glass claret jug dating to c1865. It has a silver plated vine style handle with a poring rim to the front with a flip fruiting vine lid, the fruiting vine continuing down the neck. Bands of cross cut diamonds on a star cut base.

Date & Origin

England, 1865

Condition

Excellent, the flip lid is in perfect working order, the silver plate in unrubbed condition with no dings. The glass has a few small nibbles to the cuts, but no chips, cracks or restoration and it is clean and clear internally.

Dimensions

Height: 30.5cm

Diameter: 14cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Plated Claret Jug to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1068869
Dealers Internal Reference
2024042009
Description
Technical Description

A wonderful Victorian glass claret jug dating to c1865.

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It has a silver plated vine style handle with a poring rim to the front with a flip fruiting vine lid, the fruiting vine continuing down the neck.
Exhibit Antiques

Bands of cross cut diamonds on a star cut base.

fig 1. An antique Victorian claret jug featuring a cut glass globular base and an elaborate silver-plated mount shaped as vines and grapes.
fig 1. Victorian Silver Plated Glass Claret Jug C1865

Date & Origin

England, 1865

Condition

Excellent, the flip lid is in perfect working order, the silver plate in unrubbed condition with no dings. The glass has a few small nibbles to the cuts, but no chips, cracks or restoration and it is clean and clear internally.

Dimensions

Height: 30.5cm

Diameter: 14cm

Height
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Plated Claret Jug to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1068869
Dealers Internal Ref
2024042009
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Victorian Silver Plated Glass Claret Jug C1865

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An antique Victorian claret jug featuring a cut glass globular base and an elaborate silver-plated mount shaped as vines and grapes.
Victorian Silver Plated Glass Claret Jug c1865
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An antique Victorian claret jug featuring a cut glass globular base and an elaborate silver-plated mount shaped as vines and grapes.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecanters and Jugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSilver-plated metal, cut glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsGrape vine handle, Chased foliage, Diamond-cut glass base
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in)

FAQs

Claret jugs gained immense popularity during the Victorian era as formal dining became a central focus of middle and upper-class households, with designs often reflecting the periods fascination with ornate, nature-inspired motifs.

These pieces typically combine heavy-lead cut crystal or moulded glass bodies with electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) or sterling silver mounts, often featuring intricate cast or chased botanical details.

Authenticity is determined by examining the weight and clarity of the glass, the quality of the hand-chased silver mounts, and checking for period makers marks or electroplate registry stamps on the metal collar or handle.

Such items can be displayed on a sideboard, bar cart, or open shelving to introduce textural contrast and historical interest to contemporary dining or living spaces.

Wash the glass gently by hand using lukewarm water and mild detergent, avoiding abrasive cleaners on the silver plating to prevent wearing down the metal finish.
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