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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
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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.

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

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SA1229411
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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.
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.

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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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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