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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Claret Jug - 1868
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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Claret Jug - 1868

19th century
For Sale by S & A Marsh
Description

An attractive antique Victorian sterling silver and glass claret jug which has a plain ovoid shaped glass body, a pretty silver mount with leaf decoration and a hinged lid with an acorn finial. The spout has been styled with Cherub figures with a Bacchus head motif below which completes this unusual design. It would be practical to use and would comfortably hold a full bottle of wine. The glass body has been renewed over time in keeping with the original design and remains in excellent condition.

Height: 27.8 cms (10.9")

Diameter of base: 11 cms (4.3")

It was hallmarked in Sheffield for 1868 by Martin Hall.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of this claret jug.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please visit www.marshantiquesilver.com for a wider selection of items.

Date of Manufacture

S & A Marsh has dated this Victorian Silver Claret Jug to the 1860s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09605877
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 158 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Sheffield date letter An on the silver collar: 1868.
Maker's mark RM over EH: Martin, Hall & Co.
Matching partial hallmarks struck inside the lid: original assembly of silver parts.
Crisp engraved holly and ivy bands: hand engraving from the period.

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.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1229411
Dealers Internal Reference
6721
Description
An attractive antique Victorian sterling silver and glass claret jug which has a plain ovoid shaped glass body, a pretty silver mount with leaf decoration and a hinged lid with an acorn finial.
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The spout has been styled with Cherub figures with a Bacchus head motif below which completes this unusual design.
S & A Marsh

It would be practical to use and would comfortably hold a full bottle of wine. The glass body has been renewed over time in keeping with the original design and remains in excellent condition.

fig 1. A Victorian clear glass claret jug with an engraved sterling silver collar, hinged lid with finial, and an ornate scroll handle.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Claret Jug - 1868

Height: 27.8 cms (10.9")

Diameter of base: 11 cms (4.3")

It was hallmarked in Sheffield for 1868 by Martin Hall.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of this claret jug.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please visit www.marshantiquesilver.com for a wider selection of items.

Date of Manufacture

S & A Marsh has dated this Victorian Silver Claret Jug to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 09605877
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 158 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Sheffield date letter An on the silver collar: 1868.
Maker's mark RM over EH: Martin, Hall & Co.
Matching partial hallmarks struck inside the lid: original assembly of silver parts.
Crisp engraved holly and ivy bands: hand engraving from the period.

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.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229411
Dealers Internal Ref
6721
S & A Marsh
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A Victorian clear glass claret jug with an engraved sterling silver collar, hinged lid with finial, and an ornate scroll handle.
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Claret Jug - 1868
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A Victorian clear glass claret jug with an engraved sterling silver collar, hinged lid with finial, and an ornate scroll handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectClaret Jugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass
  • ColourSilver, Clear
  • MotifsEngraved floral collar, scroll handle, hinged lid with finial, mask spout detail

This Victorian claret jug dates from the 1860 period, showcasing a sterling silver mount and a clear glass body. The design incorporates an engraved floral collar, a hinged lid topped with an acorn finial, and an ornate scroll handle with decorative projections. The spout features a mask detail with cherub figures, while the plain ovoid body stands on a circular base measuring 11 cm in diameter, with a total height of 27.8 cm. Practical for contemporary use, the jug comfortably holds a full bottle of wine and serves as a refined addition to a sideboard top in a dining room or a gentleman's library setting. The silver elements display polished metallic surfaces contrasted against transparent glass, with the replacement glass body maintaining an excellent condition in keeping with the original aesthetic.

FAQs

Claret jugs from the Victorian era were designed specifically for serving red Bordeaux wines, featuring clear or cut glass bodies mounted with elaborate silver or silver-plated necks, spouts, handles, and hinged lids.

These vessels combine hand-blown or crystal glass with hallmarked sterling silver or electroplated nickel silver mounts, often decorated with engraving, chasing, or cast silver motifs.

Authentic British sterling silver pieces feature a series of stamped hallmarks, including the lion passant mark, a town mark, a makers mark, and a specific date letter representing the year of manufacture.

A claret jug can be positioned on a dining room sideboard, drinks trolley, or console table to provide reflective contrast and classic structure within a modern dining space.

Wash the interior glass body gently with warm water and mild detergent, avoiding submersion of silver joins, and clean the silver collar using a soft cotton cloth paired with specialized silver polish.
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