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Superb Antique Victorian Silver-plated & Cut-glass Claret Jug – Circa 1890
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Superb Antique Victorian Silver-plated & Cut-glass Claret Jug – Circa 1890

19th century
Description

A Superb Antique Victorian Claret Jug featuring an ornate silver-plated hinged lid, finial, and handle, paired with a hand-cut crystal body adorned with intricate floral and geometric patterns, this piece was designed not only to serve but to impress. The intricate crystal detailing was hand-cut with precision, requiring time, skill, and careful planning. Perfectly suited for fine dining or refined display, it reflects a time when tableware was a true art form – circa 1890.

* Once the pride of a formal family gathering, now ready to find new life in a modern-day collection.

Measurements:

Height: 11 1/2" (approx. 29cm)

Width (handle to spout): 6 1/4" (approx. 16cm)

Total weight: 1077g

In good condition – minor surface wear consistent with gentle use and careful storage. The hinge is intact and functional, the crystal is clear with no major chips, and the silver plating retains a lovely, aged patina.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Claret Jug to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 09213632
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Neo-Grec angular handle and anthemion frieze: decorative style of the late 19th century.
Diamond-cut shoulder above etched foliate bands: glassmaking techniques of the 1880s and 1890s.
Cast mount with pinned dome lid: standard late Victorian claret jug construction.
Soft patina and light rubbing to high points: age and careful cleaning.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1173376
Dealers Internal Reference
P51842
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Description
A Superb Antique Victorian Claret Jug featuring an ornate silver-plated hinged lid, finial, and handle, paired with a hand-cut crystal body adorned with intricate floral and geometric patterns, this piece was designed not only to serve but to impress.
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The intricate crystal detailing was hand-cut with precision, requiring time, skill, and careful planning.
Kingsdown Antiques

Perfectly suited for fine dining or refined display, it reflects a time when tableware was a true art form – circa 1890.

fig 1. A late Victorian silver-plated and clear cut-glass claret jug with an engraved foliate body, domed hinged lid, and decorative angular handle.
fig 1. Superb Antique Victorian Silver-plated & Cut-glass Claret Jug – Circa 1890

Once the pride of a formal family gathering, now ready to find new life in a modern-day collection.

Measurements:

Height: 11 1/2" (approx. 29cm)

Width (handle to spout): 6 1/4" (approx. 16cm)

Total weight: 1077g

fig 2. A late Victorian silver-plated and clear cut-glass claret jug with an engraved foliate body, domed hinged lid, and decorative angular handle.
fig 2. Superb Antique Victorian Silver-plated & Cut-glass Claret Jug – Circa 1890

In good condition – minor surface wear consistent with gentle use and careful storage. The hinge is intact and functional, the crystal is clear with no major chips, and the silver plating retains a lovely, aged patina.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Claret Jug to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09213632
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Neo-Grec angular handle and anthemion frieze: decorative style of the late 19th century.
Diamond-cut shoulder above etched foliate bands: glassmaking techniques of the 1880s and 1890s.
Cast mount with pinned dome lid: standard late Victorian claret jug construction.
Soft patina and light rubbing to high points: age and careful cleaning.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1173376
Dealers Internal Ref
P51842
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A late Victorian silver-plated and clear cut-glass claret jug with an engraved foliate body, domed hinged lid, and decorative angular handle.
Superb Antique Victorian Silver-Plated & Cut-Glass Claret Jug – circa 1890
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A late Victorian silver-plated and clear cut-glass claret jug with an engraved foliate body, domed hinged lid, and decorative angular handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectClaret Jugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Cut Glass
  • ColourSilver, Clear
  • MotifsEngraved foliate patterns, Domed finial lid, Geometric handle, Diamond cut glass
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 16 cm (6 in)

This Victorian claret jug combines silver-plated mounts with a clear glass body, representing late nineteenth-century tableware design. The piece comprises a tall, cylindrical cut-glass vessel featuring geometric diamond patterns around the upper shoulder and delicate engraved foliate motifs encircling the lower section. An ornate silver-plated mount encircles the rim, supporting a domed hinged lid topped with a slender finial and a short spout. A striking architectural handle attaches to the rim and base, defined by an openwork circular ring near the top and a long, angled grip. The entire vessel rests upon a circular silver-plated foot with a stepped profile. Minor surface wear on the silver plating and an aged patina indicate previous use, while the clear glass remains intact. Measuring 29 cm high by 16 cm wide, this claret jug sits comfortably on a dining table, sideboard top, or display cabinet. In a modern home, it serves as a functional serving vessel for formal dinners or functions as a decorative display piece in a living room, dining room, or cabinet collection. The combination of reflective metal and cut glass catches ambient light, making it suitable for traditional and English country house interiors.

FAQs

A Victorian claret jug is a specialized vessel designed in the nineteenth century for decanting and serving red Bordeaux wine, commonly known in Britain as claret. These items typically feature a glass body paired with a decorative metal lid, spout, and handle made from sterling silver or silver plate.

Most historic claret jugs were constructed using lead crystal or blown glass, which was often hand-engraved, acid-etched, or cut with geometric patterns. The collars, handles, hinged lids, and spouts were usually crafted from electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) or solid sterling silver.

Authentic pieces usually display manufacturer hallmarks or electroplate stamps (such as EPNS) on the collar or inner lid rim. Additionally, period items demonstrate precise hand-engraving or diamond-cut glasswork, alongside signs of hand-fitted metal mounts appropriate to nineteenth-century production methods.

An antique claret jug can be displayed on a dining table, side cabinet, or bar cart as a decorative accent. It integrates well alongside modern glassware to create a layered, eclectic table arrangement during formal dining.

Wash the glass interior by hand using warm water and mild liquid soap, avoiding abrasive pads. Clean silver-plated mounts gently with a non-abrasive silver polishing cloth to prevent removing the thin layer of silver plating, ensuring the piece is completely dried afterwards to avoid oxidisation.
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