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A Fabulous Late Victorian Silver Mounted Claret Jug
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A Fabulous Late Victorian Silver Mounted Claret Jug

19th century
Sold 21 April 2025 · Andrew Cox Antiques
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A fabulous late Victorian silver mounted claret jug of large capacity. The hallmarked silver mount and glass body of this stylish piece are both elegant and understated. The domed, hinged lid has attractive bead decoration to the rim and is mounted with a lovely cast thumb grip to the top. The bead decoration is repeated to the pouring lip, collar and lower support loop, which also features stipple engraving. The shaped handle is fluted, finished with scrolls and is attached to the support loop at the base. The glass body is globe and shaft in shape with a wonderful multi point cut star to the base. An excellent piece, both usable and decorative. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £16.00 UK

£35.00 Europe

£45.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips or cracks to the glass and no dents or splits to the silver. There are a couple of minor blemishes to the collar, commensurate with age and use.

Marks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Sheffield 1886.

Maker :- W & G Sissons.

Height :- 24 cms.

Diameter at widest point :- 13.5 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Silver Mounted Claret Jug to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1107842
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA1864
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Description
A fabulous late Victorian silver mounted claret jug of large capacity. The hallmarked silver mount and glass body of this stylish piece are both elegant and understated.
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The domed, hinged lid has attractive bead decoration to the rim and is mounted with a lovely cast thumb grip to the top.
Andrew Cox Antiques

The bead decoration is repeated to the pouring lip, collar and lower support loop, which also features stipple engraving. The shaped handle is fluted, finished with scrolls and is attached to the support loop at the base. The glass body is globe and shaft in shape with a wonderful multi point cut star to the base. An excellent piece, both usable and decorative. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A clear glass claret jug featuring a globular body, star-cut base, and fitted silver mounts including a hinged lid and scroll handle.
fig 1. A Fabulous Late Victorian Silver Mounted Claret Jug

Postage and packing :- £16.00 UK

£35.00 Europe

£45.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips or cracks to the glass and no dents or splits to the silver. There are a couple of minor blemishes to the collar, commensurate with age and use.

Marks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Sheffield 1886.

Maker :- W & G Sissons.

Height :- 24 cms.

Diameter at widest point :- 13.5 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Silver Mounted Claret Jug to the 1880s.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1107842
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA1864
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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A Fabulous Late Victorian Silver Mounted Claret Jug

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A clear glass claret jug featuring a globular body, star-cut base, and fitted silver mounts including a hinged lid and scroll handle.
A fabulous late Victorian silver mounted Claret jug
Ref: SA1107842
A clear glass claret jug featuring a globular body, star-cut base, and fitted silver mounts including a hinged lid and scroll handle.
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  • ObjectDecanters & Jugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Glass
  • ColourSilver and Clear
  • MotifsHinged lid, Scroll handle, Star-cut base, Beaded silver collar
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 13.5 cm (5 in) x D 13.5 cm (5 in)

Claret jugs gained immense popularity in Britain during the Victorian period as formal dining and wine consumption became central to middle and upper-class social rituals. Silversmiths paired clear or cut glass bodies with ornate silver mounts, combining utility with decorative craftsmanship.

These jugs typically feature a blown or moulded glass body fitted with hallmarked sterling silver or silver-plated mounts, hinges, collars, and handles. The mounts were custom-fitted to the glass neck and secured using specialist adhesives or mechanical collars.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit clear hallmarks on the silver components indicating the makers mark, assay office, and date letter corresponding to the late 19th century. Hand-blown glass imperfections, star-cut bases, and traditional cast silver hinges further indicate period authenticity.

Displaying a silver-mounted claret jug on a sideboard or drinks trolley adds a layer of historic reflection and reflective metallic sheen. It bridges traditional and contemporary tablescapes when used as a functional decanter or styled as a standalone decorative object.

Clean the glass using lukewarm water and mild detergent, avoiding abrasive scourers that might scratch the surface. Polish the silver mounts sparingly with a specialised non-abrasive silver cloth to maintain the finish without damaging the adjacent glass.
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