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Glass Wine Decanter
Devonshire Antiques
for sale €176     $191
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Devonshire Antiques

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Glass Wine Decanter

19th century
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A delicate 19th century glass and silver plated wine decanter, having a sliced cut neck leading to a rounded base engraved with acid etched detailing of grspes and vine leaves . From the handle and around the neck are oval shaped engraved silver plated plaques .

28 cm high

18 cm around base

£150

Contact. 07970119030

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Silver Mounted Claret Jug to the 19th Century.

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SA883320
Description
A delicate 19th century glass and silver plated wine decanter, having a sliced cut neck leading to a rounded base engraved with acid etched detailing of grspes and vine leaves . From the handle and around the neck are oval shaped engraved silver plated plaques .

28 cm high

18 cm around base

£150

Contact. 07970119030

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Silver Mounted Claret Jug to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA883320
Devonshire Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017
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Victorian-style clear etched glass claret jug featuring a silver-plated ornate scroll handle, collar, hinged lid, and floral grapevine engravings.
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Archive I Victorian-style clear etched glass claret jug featuring a silver-plated ornate scroll handle, collar, hinged lid, and floral grapevine engravings.

Glass Wine Decanter

Archive II Victorian-style clear etched glass claret jug featuring a silver-plated ornate scroll handle, collar, hinged lid, and floral grapevine engravings. View II
Archive III Victorian-style clear etched glass claret jug featuring a silver-plated ornate scroll handle, collar, hinged lid, and floral grapevine engravings. View III
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Location
19 Market St
Tavistock
Devon
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Verified Since Jan 2017
Items For Sale 126
Items Sold 66
Devonshire Antiques
Verified Since Jan 2017
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Location: 19 Market St, Tavistock, Devon, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
Verified
Jan 2017
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126
Sold
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Victorian-style clear etched glass claret jug featuring a silver-plated ornate scroll handle, collar, hinged lid, and floral grapevine engravings.
Glass wine decanter
Ref: SA883320
Victorian-style clear etched glass claret jug featuring a silver-plated ornate scroll handle, collar, hinged lid, and floral grapevine engravings.
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Claret jugs became widely popular during the nineteenth century in Britain to serve red wines imported from the Bordeaux region. Artisans combined decorative glass-blowing and engraving with silver craftsmanship to create elegant vessels designed for formal dining tables.

These pieces typically consist of blown or cut crystal glass paired with sterling silver or silver-plated mounts. Decorative details often involve acid-etching or wheel-engraving naturalistic patterns like grapevines directly onto the glass body.

Authentic period pieces feature makers marks or hallmarks stamped on the metal collar, handle, or underside of the lid. Additionally, genuine antique examples display period-correct wear, hand-engraved motifs, and precise fitment between the metal mount and glass neck.

Place the jug on a wooden sideboard, drinks trolley, or dining room display cabinet as a focal decorative object. It pairs well with contemporary crystal glassware and dark timber surfaces to add historical texture.

Wash the glass interior using warm water and mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals or dishwasher use. Gently polish the silver elements with a specialized silver cloth to prevent oxidisation without stripping silver plating.
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