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A Large Red Crystal Glass Wine Jug Engraved with Fruiting Vines, English C.1860
Mark J West
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A Large Red Crystal Glass Wine Jug Engraved with Fruiting Vines, English C.1860

19th century
For Sale by Mark J West
Description

A large red crystal glass wine jug engraved with fruiting vines, English c.1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
28.1cm (11.06")
Declaration

Mark J West has dated this Victorian Ruby Glass Jug to the 1860s.

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SA1172326
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2061
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Description
A large red crystal glass wine jug engraved with fruiting vines, English c.1860
Height
28.1cm (11.06")
Date of Manufacture

Mark J West has dated this Victorian Ruby Glass Jug to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1172326
Dealers Internal Ref
2061
Mark J West
Mark J West
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2016

Mark west is a specialist dealer in antique glass.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Mark J West Profile Page

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Mark J West is a registered member of BADA 

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A Victorian ruby red glass jug with a dark applied handle and wheel-engraved fruiting vine patterns across the body.
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Archive I A Victorian ruby red glass jug with a dark applied handle and wheel-engraved fruiting vine patterns across the body.

A large red crystal glass wine jug engraved with fruiting vines, English c.1860

Archive II A Victorian ruby red glass jug with a dark applied handle and wheel-engraved fruiting vine patterns across the body. View II
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Mark J West

Mark J West
Telephone 07956 117 693
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Surrey
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/markjwest
Verified Since Dec 2016
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Mark J West
Mark J West
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Location: Surrey, United Kingdom
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A Victorian ruby red glass jug with a dark applied handle and wheel-engraved fruiting vine patterns across the body.
A large red crystal glass wine jug engraved with fruiting vines, English c.1860
Ref: SA1172326
A Victorian ruby red glass jug with a dark applied handle and wheel-engraved fruiting vine patterns across the body.
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A Victorian ruby glass claret jug is a 19th-century liquid vessel crafted from gold or copper-tinted coloured glass, designed specifically for decanting and serving wine at table. Popularised during the mid-to-late Victorian era, these pieces often feature wheel-engraved botanical or classical motifs.

These vessels were created by gathering clear or coloured ruby glass on a blowpipe, hand-blowing the body shape, and attaching an applied glass handle. Decorative patterns were subsequently cut into the cooled glass surface using small copper-wheel engraving tools.

Authentic mid-Victorian ruby glass typically displays hand-blown characteristics such as a ground and polished pontil mark on the base, slight variations in glass thickness, and crisp, sharp wheel-engraving rather than modern acid-etching.

Place the jug on a timber sideboard, drinks trolley, or window sill where natural light highlights its rich colour and surface etching. It functions effectively as a standalone decorative focal point, a vase for single stems, or alongside clear crystal glassware.

Wash the glass by hand using lukewarm water and a mild detergent, avoiding abrasive pads or harsh chemical cleaners. Dry immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth, and avoid dishwasher exposure due to the risk of thermal shock and glass clouding.
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