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Beautiful. Late Victorian Cut Glass and Silver Plated Claret Jug Decanter
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Beautiful. Late Victorian Cut Glass and Silver Plated Claret Jug Decanter

19th century
Sold 9 July 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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A beautiful Victorian claret jug having a good quality cut glass body and silver plated mount with Bacchus mask spout and interior cork and silver plated stopper. The decorative handle having “C” scrolls and flower decoration and all in excellent condition with no damage. Dimensions:- Height…11”/ 28cm. Width…7.25''/ 18.25cm. Depth…6.25''/ 15.8cm. Free U.K delivery on this item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
18.2cm (7.17")
Depth
15.8cm (6.22")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Claret Jug to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1130988
Dealers Internal Reference
24743
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A beautiful Victorian claret jug having a good quality cut glass body and silver plated mount with Bacchus mask spout and interior cork and silver plated stopper.
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The decorative handle having “C” scrolls and flower decoration and all in excellent condition with no damage.
John Howkins Antiques

Dimensions:- Height…11”/ 28cm. Width…7.25''/ 18.25cm. Depth…6.25''/ 15.8cm. Free U.K delivery on this item.

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
18.2cm (7.17")
Depth
15.8cm (6.22")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Claret Jug to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1130988
Dealers Internal Ref
24743
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Archive I An antique Victorian cut glass claret jug featuring a bulbous body with hobnail cutting, a slender neck, and an ornate silver-plated handle, collar, and hinged lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Beautiful. Late Victorian Cut Glass and Silver Plated Claret Jug Decanter

Archive II An antique Victorian cut glass claret jug featuring a bulbous body with hobnail cutting, a slender neck, and an ornate silver-plated handle, collar, and hinged lid. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian cut glass claret jug featuring a bulbous body with hobnail cutting, a slender neck, and an ornate silver-plated handle, collar, and hinged lid. View III
Archive IV An antique Victorian cut glass claret jug featuring a bulbous body with hobnail cutting, a slender neck, and an ornate silver-plated handle, collar, and hinged lid. View IV
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Archive VI An antique Victorian cut glass claret jug featuring a bulbous body with hobnail cutting, a slender neck, and an ornate silver-plated handle, collar, and hinged lid. View VI
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Archive VIII An antique Victorian cut glass claret jug featuring a bulbous body with hobnail cutting, a slender neck, and an ornate silver-plated handle, collar, and hinged lid. View VIII
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 477
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An antique Victorian cut glass claret jug featuring a bulbous body with hobnail cutting, a slender neck, and an ornate silver-plated handle, collar, and hinged lid.
Beautiful. Late Victorian Cut Glass And Silver Plated Claret Jug Decanter
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An antique Victorian cut glass claret jug featuring a bulbous body with hobnail cutting, a slender neck, and an ornate silver-plated handle, collar, and hinged lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecanters and Jugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCut Crystal, Silver-Plated Metal
  • ColourSilver and Clear
  • MotifsHobnail cut glass, Fluted neck, Scroll handle, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 18.2 cm (7 in) x D 15.8 cm (6 in)

FAQs

A claret jug is a specialised vessel designed for serving red wine, particularly claret, which became highly elaborate during the Victorian period with the rise of formal dining rituals.

These jugs typically combine hand-cut or moulded crystal and glass bodies with mounts, handles, and hinged lids made from sterling silver or silver-plated Britannia metal.

Authentic pieces often feature period-specific hallmarks on the silver mounts, heavy lead crystal with intricate hand-cut hobnail or fluted patterns, and traditional cast mounts with screw or pin hinges.

An antique claret jug can be displayed on a sideboard top, bar cart, or open shelving to introduce reflective metallic surfaces and historical texture to a room.

Clean the glass with lukewarm water and mild detergent, avoiding harsh abrasives, and polish the silver mounts gently with a specialised non-abrasive silver cloth to preserve the plating.
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