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Victorian Antique Silver Gilt and Glass Claret Jug, Sheffield 1869
Highland Antiques Ltd
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Victorian Antique Silver Gilt and Glass Claret Jug, Sheffield 1869

19th century
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A stunning Victorian antique silver gilt and glass claret jug. Made in Sheffield in 1869 by William and George Sissons. It is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. The gilding is really good and the glass has ferns etched all around the body. This jug would look even more spectacular with a bottle of claret in it. There are a full set of hallmarks on the neck and part marks underneath and on the lid. The gilding is showing little signs of wear and it would look great in any collection or on any table.

Weight; 810 grams or 26 ozst all in.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

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

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SA1225613
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7889-067
Description
A stunning Victorian antique silver gilt and glass claret jug. Made in Sheffield in 1869 by William and George Sissons. It is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. The gilding is really good and the glass has ferns etched all around the body. This jug would look even more spectacular with a bottle of claret in it. There are a full set of hallmarks on the neck and part marks underneath and on the lid.
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The gilding is showing little signs of wear and it would look great in any collection or on any table.
Highland Antiques Ltd

Weight; 810 grams or 26 ozst all in.

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.

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1225613
Dealers Internal Ref
7889-067
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

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

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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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A Victorian silver gilt claret jug featuring an etched glass body with fern leaf patterns, a tall beaded handle, and an engraved gold-coloured spout and foot.
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Archive I A Victorian silver gilt claret jug featuring an etched glass body with fern leaf patterns, a tall beaded handle, and an engraved gold-coloured spout and foot.

Victorian antique silver gilt and glass claret jug, Sheffield 1869

Archive II A Victorian silver gilt claret jug featuring an etched glass body with fern leaf patterns, a tall beaded handle, and an engraved gold-coloured spout and foot. View II
Archive III A Victorian silver gilt claret jug featuring an etched glass body with fern leaf patterns, a tall beaded handle, and an engraved gold-coloured spout and foot. View III
Archive IV A Victorian silver gilt claret jug featuring an etched glass body with fern leaf patterns, a tall beaded handle, and an engraved gold-coloured spout and foot. View IV
Archive V A Victorian silver gilt claret jug featuring an etched glass body with fern leaf patterns, a tall beaded handle, and an engraved gold-coloured spout and foot. View V
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A Victorian silver gilt claret jug featuring an etched glass body with fern leaf patterns, a tall beaded handle, and an engraved gold-coloured spout and foot.
Victorian antique silver gilt and glass claret jug, Sheffield 1869
Ref: SA1225613
A Victorian silver gilt claret jug featuring an etched glass body with fern leaf patterns, a tall beaded handle, and an engraved gold-coloured spout and foot.
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A Victorian claret jug is a vessel specifically designed during the nineteenth century for serving red Bordeaux wine, historically referred to as claret in Britain. These jugs combine a blown or cut glass body with precious metal mounts, such as sterling silver or silver gilt, featuring an integrated handle, spout, and hinged lid.

These vessels feature a lead glass body that is often wheel-engraved or etched with decorative motifs, paired with sterling silver elements coated in a layer of gold, known as silver gilt or vermeil. The metal section encompasses the collar, spout, lid, foot, and handle, secured to the glass structure using internal pins or cement.

Authentic pieces bear official British hallmark stamps on the metal collar or rim, indicating the silver purity mark, assay office symbol, date letter, and makers mark. Genuine nineteenth-century examples display period-appropriate techniques, including fine wheel-engraved patterns and cast metal detailing.

Place the jug on a dining room sideboard, drinks trolley, or within a glass display cabinet to highlight the reflective metallic surface and glass detailing. It functions as a decorative accent when positioned alongside modern glassware or curated barware collections.

Hand wash the glass interior using tepid water and mild liquid soap, avoiding sudden water temperature changes that could thermal shock the glass. Wipe the exterior silver gilt carefully with a soft cotton cloth, avoiding abrasive polishes that could wear away the gold surface over time.
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