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Splendid Antique Victorian Silver-plate Mounted Cut Glass Claret Jug – Circa 1880
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Splendid Antique Victorian Silver-plate Mounted Cut Glass Claret Jug – Circa 1880

1900 - 1920
Description

A Splendid Antique Victorian Claret Jug featuring a tapering conical body with a deep shaped diamond pattern, the jug is crowned with a hinged silver plated lid, ornate finial, and a beautifully cast handle - all hallmarks of classic late 19th-century craftsmanship. The silver plate mount is finely engraved with floral and foliate scrollwork and a central cartouche – circa 1880.

* Imagine it gracing the sideboard of a grand English manor during a festive banquet.

Measurements:

Height: 11" (approx. 28cm)

Diameter of base: 4" (approx. 10cm)

Total weight: 923g

In good condition – No cracks or chips to the glass; minor scuffs consistent with age. Silver-plated mount shows gentle patina; hinge and lid function smoothly.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Cut Glass Jug to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09268687
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Deep diamond faceting cut by wheel: heavy hand-ground lead crystal.
Pin-hinged lid stamped with assembly number: hand-finished workshop mounting.
Bright-cut engraved swags and ribbons: hand decoration across the plated collar.
Cast double-scroll handle: solid mechanical joining to the tapered body.

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
28cm (11.02")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1181241
Dealers Internal Reference
KD53152
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Description
A Splendid Antique Victorian Claret Jug featuring a tapering conical body with a deep shaped diamond pattern, the jug is crowned with a hinged silver plated lid, ornate finial, and a beautifully cast handle - all hallmarks of classic late 19th-century craftsmanship.
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The silver plate mount is finely engraved with floral and foliate scrollwork and a central cartouche – circa 1880.
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fig 1. A Victorian conical cut-glass claret jug featuring a geometric diamond pattern with an engraved silver-plated neck collar, hinged lid, and decorative scroll handle.
fig 1. Splendid Antique Victorian Silver-plate Mounted Cut Glass Claret Jug – Circa 1880

Imagine it gracing the sideboard of a grand English manor during a festive banquet.

Measurements:

Height: 11" (approx. 28cm)

Diameter of base: 4" (approx. 10cm)

Total weight: 923g

In good condition – No cracks or chips to the glass; minor scuffs consistent with age. Silver-plated mount shows gentle patina; hinge and lid function smoothly.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Cut Glass Jug to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09268687
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Deep diamond faceting cut by wheel: heavy hand-ground lead crystal.
Pin-hinged lid stamped with assembly number: hand-finished workshop mounting.
Bright-cut engraved swags and ribbons: hand decoration across the plated collar.
Cast double-scroll handle: solid mechanical joining to the tapered body.

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
28cm (11.02")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1181241
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53152
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Archive I A Victorian conical cut-glass claret jug featuring a geometric diamond pattern with an engraved silver-plated neck collar, hinged lid, and decorative scroll handle.

Splendid Antique Victorian Silver-plate Mounted Cut Glass Claret Jug – Circa 1880

Archive II A Victorian conical cut-glass claret jug featuring a geometric diamond pattern with an engraved silver-plated neck collar, hinged lid, and decorative scroll handle. View II
Archive III A Victorian conical cut-glass claret jug featuring a geometric diamond pattern with an engraved silver-plated neck collar, hinged lid, and decorative scroll handle. View III
Archive IV A Victorian conical cut-glass claret jug featuring a geometric diamond pattern with an engraved silver-plated neck collar, hinged lid, and decorative scroll handle. View IV
Archive V A Victorian conical cut-glass claret jug featuring a geometric diamond pattern with an engraved silver-plated neck collar, hinged lid, and decorative scroll handle. View V
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A Victorian conical cut-glass claret jug featuring a geometric diamond pattern with an engraved silver-plated neck collar, hinged lid, and decorative scroll handle.
Splendid Antique Victorian Silver-Plate Mounted Cut Glass Claret Jug – circa 1880
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A Victorian conical cut-glass claret jug featuring a geometric diamond pattern with an engraved silver-plated neck collar, hinged lid, and decorative scroll handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectClaret Jugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCut Glass, Silver Plate
  • ColourClear, Silver
  • MotifsDiamond cut glass, Engraved silver collar, Hinged lid, Scroll handle
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This Victorian claret jug combines clear cut glass with a silver-plated mount, featuring a tapering conical body with a geometric diamond pattern. The upper collar holds an engraved floral and foliate scrollwork design around a central cartouche, surmounted by a hinged lid with an ornate finial and a cast scroll handle. Measuring 28 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 10 cm deep, the piece sits upright on a flat base. Suitable for display on a sideboard top, the jug works well in an English Country House setting during formal dining or gatherings. The glass shows no cracks or chips, accompanied by minor scuffs consistent with age, while the silver-plated mount displays a gentle patina with a smoothly functioning hinge and lid.

FAQs

A claret jug is a specialized vessel designed in nineteenth-century Britain specifically for decanting and serving imported red Bordeaux wines, traditionally featuring a glass body with a metallic collar, handle, and spout.

Victorian claret jugs were predominantly constructed from hand-blown or cut lead crystal glass, fitted with electroplated nickel silver, sterling silver, or silver-plated brass mounts.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit maker marks or electroplate hallmarks stamped around the collar or inner lid, alongside period-appropriate hand-cut glass patterns and hand-engraved motifs.

An antique claret jug serves as an elegant accent when positioned on a dining room sideboard, arranged on a brass drinks trolley, or displayed within a glass-fronted cabinet alongside period glassware.

Wash the glass reservoir internally using warm water and mild soap, ensuring liquid does not submerge the metal joints, and gently wipe the silver-plated mount with a soft cloth using specialized silver polish.
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