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Victorian Engraved Glass Claret Jug C1880
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Victorian Engraved Glass Claret Jug C1880

19th century
Sold 30 August 2024 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A Victorian engraved glass claret jug. Very elegant, it has an applied handle with a pulled poring rim. Engraved with fruiting vine around the neck and shoulders with geometric columns below. Conical circular foot.

Date & Origin

England, c1880

Condition

Excellent, chips, cracks or restoration, clean and clear. It has a tiny slither on the inside rim of the foot which can just been seen at 9'oclock on the foot picture. It really just part of the wear after 150 years and quite insignificant.

Dimensions

Height: 38cm

Diameter: 12cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Etched Glass Claret Jug to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1089886
Dealers Internal Reference
2024081501
Description
Technical Description

A Victorian engraved glass claret jug. Very elegant, it has an applied handle with a pulled poring rim. Engraved with fruiting vine around the neck and shoulders with geometric columns below. Conical circular foot.

fig 1. An antique clear glass claret jug featuring an etched grape and vine motif, a slender neck, an applied handle, and a footed base.
fig 1. Victorian Engraved Glass Claret Jug C1880

Date & Origin

England, c1880

Condition

Excellent, chips, cracks or restoration, clean and clear.

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It has a tiny slither on the inside rim of the foot which can just been seen at 9'oclock on the foot picture.
Exhibit Antiques

It really just part of the wear after 150 years and quite insignificant.

Dimensions

Height: 38cm

Diameter: 12cm.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Etched Glass Claret Jug to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1089886
Dealers Internal Ref
2024081501
Exhibit Antiques
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Archive I An antique clear glass claret jug featuring an etched grape and vine motif, a slender neck, an applied handle, and a footed base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Engraved Glass Claret Jug C1880

Archive II An antique clear glass claret jug featuring an etched grape and vine motif, a slender neck, an applied handle, and a footed base. View II
Archive III An antique clear glass claret jug featuring an etched grape and vine motif, a slender neck, an applied handle, and a footed base. View III
Archive IV An antique clear glass claret jug featuring an etched grape and vine motif, a slender neck, an applied handle, and a footed base. View IV
Archive V An antique clear glass claret jug featuring an etched grape and vine motif, a slender neck, an applied handle, and a footed base. View V
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Archive VII An antique clear glass claret jug featuring an etched grape and vine motif, a slender neck, an applied handle, and a footed base. View VII
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An antique clear glass claret jug featuring an etched grape and vine motif, a slender neck, an applied handle, and a footed base.
Victorian Engraved Glass Claret Jug c1880
Ref: SA1089886
An antique clear glass claret jug featuring an etched grape and vine motif, a slender neck, an applied handle, and a footed base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecanters and Jugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsEtched grapes and vines, Fluted lower body, Applied glass handle, Circular footed base
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in)

FAQs

Victorian claret jugs typically feature bulbous bodies, applied loop handles, and intricate wheel-engraved or acid-etched motifs such as grapes and foliage, reflecting the ornate tastes of the late nineteenth century.

These jugs were predominantly crafted from lead crystal or lime glass, shaped using free-blowing or mould-blowing techniques, and finished with hand-engraving, wheel-cutting, and sometimes silver-plated mounts.

Authenticity is indicated by heavy weight, hand-finished pontil marks on the base, minor surface wear consistent with age, and the specific crispness of the hand-engraved details rather than modern machine stamping.

Displaying the jug on a sideboard or dining table allows light to pass through the etched glass, adding textural contrast and historical interest to a modern or traditional setting.

Wash by hand using lukewarm water and mild detergent with a soft brush, avoiding harsh abrasives and sudden temperature changes to protect the delicate antique glass.
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