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Victorian Antique Silver and Glass Decanter, Birmingham 1876
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Victorian Antique Silver and Glass Decanter, Birmingham 1876

19th century
Sold 10 August 2025 · Highland Antiques Ltd
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Description

A beautiful Victorian antique silver and etched glass decanter. Made in Birmingham in 1876 by Howard Wilkinson and co. The glass is stunningly etched with bunches of flowers, butterflies and leaves. The silver top has a full set of hallmarks and cast acanthus leaves. The glass is original, has a star cut bottom and is in excellent condition inside and out. A very useable and collectable piece of Victorian silver.

WEIGHT; 805 grams or 26 ozst.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Silver and Glass Claret Jug to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1125222
Dealers Internal Reference
7451-023
Description
A beautiful Victorian antique silver and etched glass decanter. Made in Birmingham in 1876 by Howard Wilkinson and co. The glass is stunningly etched with bunches of flowers, butterflies and leaves. The silver top has a full set of hallmarks and cast acanthus leaves. The glass is original, has a star cut bottom and is in excellent condition inside and out. A very useable and collectable piece of Victorian silver.

WEIGHT; 805 grams or 26 ozst.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Silver and Glass Claret Jug to the Victorian era.

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1125222
Dealers Internal Ref
7451-023
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An antique Victorian claret jug featuring a clear glass body with wheel-engraved floral motifs, topped with an ornate silver mount, hinged lid, and handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Victorian claret jug featuring a clear glass body with wheel-engraved floral motifs, topped with an ornate silver mount, hinged lid, and handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Antique Silver and Glass Decanter, Birmingham 1876

Archive II An antique Victorian claret jug featuring a clear glass body with wheel-engraved floral motifs, topped with an ornate silver mount, hinged lid, and handle. View II
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An antique Victorian claret jug featuring a clear glass body with wheel-engraved floral motifs, topped with an ornate silver mount, hinged lid, and handle.
Victorian antique silver and glass decanter, Birmingham 1876
Ref: SA1125222
An antique Victorian claret jug featuring a clear glass body with wheel-engraved floral motifs, topped with an ornate silver mount, hinged lid, and handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecanters and Jugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Glass
  • ColourSilver and Clear
  • MotifsWheel-engraved flora, Chased silver mount, Hinged dome lid
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Victorian claret jugs typically feature blown or moulded glass bodies paired with ornate sterling silver mounts, often incorporating naturalistic or classical motifs reflecting the design trends of the period.

These pieces combine lead crystal or flint glassoften wheel-engraved, acid-etched, or cutwith cast and chased sterling silver collars, hinged lids, and handles.

Authenticity is verified through British hallmarks stamped on the silver mounts, which indicate the assay office, standard mark, date letter, and makers mark, alongside period-appropriate glass manufacture techniques like pontil marks and hand-engraving.

This object can be displayed on a sideboard top or bar cart to introduce reflective metallic and crystal textures into a contemporary or traditional dining space.

Wash the glass gently by hand using lukewarm water and mild detergent, avoiding harsh abrasives. Clean the silver mounts periodically with a specialized, non-abrasive silver polish applied with a soft cloth to prevent tarnish accumulation.
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