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Large Silver Decanter by William Comyns
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Large Silver Decanter by William Comyns

1900 - 1920
Description

Large Silver Decanter by William Comyns dated London 1914. The decanter is in very good condition and has been purchased privately from a family in Devon, England.

Dimensions are approximate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this Silver Mounted Claret Jug to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235340
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Description
Large Silver Decanter by William Comyns dated London 1914.
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The decanter is in very good condition and has been purchased privately from a family in Devon, England.
Mark Davis Antiques

Dimensions are approximate.

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this Silver Mounted Claret Jug to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235340
Mark Davis Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008
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A tall Victorian cut glass claret jug featuring a sterling silver collar, hinged lid, contoured handle, and polished silver base.
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Archive I A tall Victorian cut glass claret jug featuring a sterling silver collar, hinged lid, contoured handle, and polished silver base.

Large Silver Decanter by William Comyns

Archive II A tall Victorian cut glass claret jug featuring a sterling silver collar, hinged lid, contoured handle, and polished silver base. View II
Archive III A tall Victorian cut glass claret jug featuring a sterling silver collar, hinged lid, contoured handle, and polished silver base. View III
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Mark Davis Antiques
Telephone 07890 261614
Location
16 Fore Street
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 1NY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/markdavis
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A tall Victorian cut glass claret jug featuring a sterling silver collar, hinged lid, contoured handle, and polished silver base.
Large Silver Decanter by William Comyns
Ref: SA1235340
A tall Victorian cut glass claret jug featuring a sterling silver collar, hinged lid, contoured handle, and polished silver base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecanters & Jugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass
  • ColourSilver, Clear
  • MotifsFloral pattern glass etching, Hinged lid with finial, S-scroll handle, Fluted glass body
  • SizeH 27 cm (11 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Popularised during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, silver-mounted claret jugs were designed to serve wine while preventing sediment from entering the glass, featuring a combination of fine glasswork and decorative sterling silver mounts.

These vessels traditionally combine hand-blown or cut lead crystal glass with hallmarked sterling silver or silver-plated collars, handles, spouts, and hinged lids.

Authentic pieces generally feature full British hallmarks stamped on the silver collar, handle, or lid, indicating the makers mark, purity grade, assay office, and date letter.

Displaying the piece on a dining room sideboard, a drinks trolley, or a styled bar cabinet adds historical craftsmanship and a reflective metallic accent to contemporary spaces.

Clean the glass interior using warm water and specialised decanter cleaning beads, while polishing the silver exterior with a soft cloth and non-abrasive silver polish to protect the hallmarks and glass joins.
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