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Handsome Antique English Cut Crystal & Silver Plated Claret Jug C.1880
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Handsome Antique English Cut Crystal & Silver Plated Claret Jug C.1880

19th century
For Sale by Puckerings
Description

A wonderful English Victorian Claret Jug with a beautiful heavy cut crystal body in superb condition, to be really fussy, I have shown one minor graze mentioned purely for accuracy.

The top and handle are made from English silver plate with engraved decoration; the cast handle incorporating a Pineapple motif.

The figural spout is a wonderful feature with a mystical mythical face.

Dating to around 1880, this fine example remains in excellent condition and is ready for use. 9" tall with a base diameter measuring 4 1/2; spanning 7 1/2" from handle to spout.

Item ID: 36651

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Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Silver Plated Claret Jug to the 1880s.

Independent Date Guide ID 03372237
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-155 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Cast bearded mask spout: distinctive late Victorian tableware modelling.
Geometric bright-cut engraving on the collar: typical ornament of the late nineteenth century.
Deep diamond-cut body and star-cut base: hand-finished crystal work.
Gentle rubbing to the plating on the thumbpiece: honest age from handling.

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.

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SA338891
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36651
Description
A wonderful English Victorian Claret Jug with a beautiful heavy cut crystal body in superb condition, to be really fussy, I have shown one minor graze mentioned purely for accuracy.
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The top and handle are made from English silver plate with engraved decoration; the cast handle incorporating a Pineapple motif.
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fig 1. A Victorian silver-plated and cut crystal claret jug featuring a geometric engraved collar, a hinged domed lid, and a diamond-cut clear glass body.
fig 1. Handsome Antique English Cut Crystal & Silver Plated Claret Jug C.1880

The figural spout is a wonderful feature with a mystical mythical face.

Dating to around 1880, this fine example remains in excellent condition and is ready for use. 9" tall with a base diameter measuring 4 1/2; spanning 7 1/2" from handle to spout.

Item ID: 36651

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly from London, England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Silver Plated Claret Jug to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 03372237
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-155 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Cast bearded mask spout: distinctive late Victorian tableware modelling.
Geometric bright-cut engraving on the collar: typical ornament of the late nineteenth century.
Deep diamond-cut body and star-cut base: hand-finished crystal work.
Gentle rubbing to the plating on the thumbpiece: honest age from handling.

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
Sellingantiques Ref
SA338891
Dealers Internal Ref
36651
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Archive I A Victorian silver-plated and cut crystal claret jug featuring a geometric engraved collar, a hinged domed lid, and a diamond-cut clear glass body.

Handsome Antique English Cut Crystal & Silver Plated Claret Jug C.1880

Archive II A Victorian silver-plated and cut crystal claret jug featuring a geometric engraved collar, a hinged domed lid, and a diamond-cut clear glass body. View II
Archive III A Victorian silver-plated and cut crystal claret jug featuring a geometric engraved collar, a hinged domed lid, and a diamond-cut clear glass body. View III
Archive IV A Victorian silver-plated and cut crystal claret jug featuring a geometric engraved collar, a hinged domed lid, and a diamond-cut clear glass body. View IV
Archive V A Victorian silver-plated and cut crystal claret jug featuring a geometric engraved collar, a hinged domed lid, and a diamond-cut clear glass body. View V
Archive VI A Victorian silver-plated and cut crystal claret jug featuring a geometric engraved collar, a hinged domed lid, and a diamond-cut clear glass body. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian silver-plated and cut crystal claret jug featuring a geometric engraved collar, a hinged domed lid, and a diamond-cut clear glass body. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian silver-plated and cut crystal claret jug featuring a geometric engraved collar, a hinged domed lid, and a diamond-cut clear glass body. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian silver-plated and cut crystal claret jug featuring a geometric engraved collar, a hinged domed lid, and a diamond-cut clear glass body. View IX
Archive X A Victorian silver-plated and cut crystal claret jug featuring a geometric engraved collar, a hinged domed lid, and a diamond-cut clear glass body. View X
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A Victorian silver-plated and cut crystal claret jug featuring a geometric engraved collar, a hinged domed lid, and a diamond-cut clear glass body.
Handsome Antique English Cut Crystal & Silver Plated Claret Jug c.1880
Ref: SA338891
A Victorian silver-plated and cut crystal claret jug featuring a geometric engraved collar, a hinged domed lid, and a diamond-cut clear glass body.
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  • ObjectDecanters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCut Crystal, Silver Plate
  • ColourClear, Silver
  • MotifsDiamond cut glass, Engraved collar, Hinged lid, Foliate handle mounts

This Victorian claret jug dates to around 1880 and takes the form of a tall, heavy cut crystal body with English silver-plate mounts. The clear glass features a repeating geometric diamond-cut pattern down the cylinder, paired with a bright silver finish on the metal components. The hinged domed lid has a smooth rounded top and a small thumbpiece lever, while the cast handle displays foliate mounts and a pineapple motif at the upper attachment. The spout incorporates a cast mythical face design, and the wide silver collar below the lid carries an engraved decorative band. Measuring 23 cm tall with an 11 cm base diameter and a 19 cm span from handle to spout, this piece suits placement on a sideboard top in a dining room or a gentleman's library. It is ready for serving beverages during gatherings or functions.

FAQs

A claret jug is a specialised decanter featuring a glass or crystal body fitted with a metal collar, spout, handle, and often a hinged lid. Popularised during the Victorian era in the nineteenth century, these vessels were primarily intended for aerating and serving red wines from the Bordeaux region of France, traditionally referred to as claret in Britain.

Victorian claret jugs were predominantly crafted using heavy lead crystal or blow-moulded glass paired with silver-plated electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) or sterling silver mounts. The glass bodies were frequently hand-cut with geometric or diamond patterns, while the metal components featured bright-cut engraving or cast foliate details.

Authentic pieces usually display maker marks, hallmarks, or EPNS stamps on the silver collar, rim, or inner lid. Additional features include hand-cut facets on the glass, evidence of historical hand-assembly at the mount joinery, and natural oxidisation on unpolished silver surfaces.

A claret jug functions as a decorative accent on a dining table, drinks trolley, or sideboard top alongside modern glassware. It can also be integrated into curated displays within a glass cabinet or gentlemans library setting to add visual structure and reflection.

Clean the glass interior using lukewarm water, mild detergent, and soft cleaning beads to remove residue without scratching the vessel. Avoid submerged immersion or dishwashers, and gently buff the silver-plated exterior with a soft silver polishing cloth to control tarnish without eroding the plating.
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