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An Ornate Victorian Antique Silver Presentation Claret Jug, 1877
Highland Antiques Ltd
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An Ornate Victorian Antique Silver Presentation Claret Jug, 1877

19th century
Description

A beautiful silver claret jug or decanter made in Sheffield by White, Henderson & Co in 1877. It is profusly engraved with flowers, acorns and vine leaves. It has an inscription on each side "From Thomas Dawson Brodie of Gairdoch to East Stirlingshire Agricultural Society" and "Prize, for the Best Clydesdale horse or mare, Shewn in cart harness, 30th May 1878, won by Messers Graham Brothers, North Broomage House, Larbert".

The Jug has a full set of Hallmarks and is in exceptional condition with no damage or repairs. It is gilded inside and the attached lid is also hallmarked.

WEIGHT; 742gms or 24ozst.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Silver Claret Jug to the Victorian era.

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SA968667
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4875-0011
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A beautiful silver claret jug or decanter made in Sheffield by White, Henderson & Co in 1877. It is profusly engraved with flowers, acorns and vine leaves. It has an inscription on each side "From Thomas Dawson Brodie of Gairdoch to East Stirlingshire Agricultural Society" and "Prize, for the Best Clydesdale horse or mare, Shewn in cart harness, 30th May 1878, won by Messers Graham Brothers, North Broomage House, Larbert".
fig 1. An engraved Victorian silver presentation claret jug featuring an ornate foliage motif, high curved handle, and inscribed central oval cartouche.
fig 1. An Ornate Victorian Antique Silver Presentation Claret Jug, 1877

The Jug has a full set of Hallmarks and is in exceptional condition with no damage or repairs. It is gilded inside and the attached lid is also hallmarked.

WEIGHT; 742gms or 24ozst.

FREE DELIVERY IN THE UK

Payment by PayPal, debit or credit cards or bank transfer

Returns within 14 days allowed. buyer pays all postage

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Silver Claret Jug to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA968667
Dealers Internal Ref
4875-0011
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An engraved Victorian silver presentation claret jug featuring an ornate foliage motif, high curved handle, and inscribed central oval cartouche.
An ornate Victorian antique silver presentation claret jug, 1877
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An engraved Victorian silver presentation claret jug featuring an ornate foliage motif, high curved handle, and inscribed central oval cartouche.
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In nineteenth-century Britain, claret jugs were designed specifically to serve red wine imported from the Bordeaux region of France. These vessels served as functional status symbols in Victorian dining rooms and were frequently customized as presentation gifts to commemorate personal or civic achievements.

Victorian claret jugs were predominantly crafted from solid sterling silver, electroplated silver, or cut crystal mounted with silver handles and spouts. Construction techniques included hand-chasing, surface engraving, casting, and repousse metalwork.

Authentic British silver pieces display official hallmarks indicating silver purity, makers marks, city assay marks, and specific date letters. Presentation pieces also feature crisp, period-accurate engraved typography and period construction methods such as hand-drawn hinges.

A silver claret jug functions as a refined accent when displayed on a dining room sideboard, drinks trolley, or mantelpiece. Placing silver tableware alongside dark polished timber, stone surfaces, or modern glassware creates visual contrast in contemporary or traditional spaces.

Maintain silver hollowware by polishing periodically with a soft cloth and non-abrasive silver polish to remove natural oxidisation. Avoid harsh chemical dips, store in low-humidity environments, and dry thoroughly if washed in warm water.
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