This most impressive and beautiful claret jug is most likely Bohemian in its manufacture. It is made from clear glass and has large overlaid green glass panels around its centre.The quality of the wheel engraved decoration is super fine. The front main panel shows a naked archer with a bow and arrows raising a goblet to make a toast with a bird perched behind him.The rest of the panels and the jug are decorated with foliate scrolls, floral sprays, fruit, leaves, and individual flowers. All are hand cut with beautiful craftsmanship and skill.The claret jug is gilt brass mounted forming a collar with a shaped spout, hinged lid, and an elegant handle which is comfortable to hold The glass is in excellent condition with no damage. The gilt handle shows very slight age related wear.Bohemian, circa 1890Height 26cm x width 17cm x depth 13cmFREE UK DELIVERY.INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS AVAILABLE AT A COMPETITIVE PRICE.PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A QUOTERobert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online. You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner. All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best mate...