Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
A superb pair of 19th century glass claret jugs dating to c1880.
They have blue facet cut stoppers with matching rope looped applied handles. Amber bodies with a poring section to the front and applied neck rings. Star cut bases.
These jugs were made at the Holyrood glass works in Edinburgh Scotland in the late 19th century and can been seen in the book "The Magic and Misery of Glassmaking: Researching the History of the Scottish Glass Industry
By Jill Turnbull" which was published by Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. See link below...
The Magic and Misery of Glassmaking By Jill Turnbull
Superb examples.
Date & Origin
Scotland, c1880. Period of Victoria
Condition
Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration, clean and clear.
Dimensions
Height: 23.5cm (includes stopper) Diameter: 13cm
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass
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Pair Scottish Amber 'Holyrood' Glass Claret Jugs C1880
