Exceptional Victorian Solid Silver "Bacchanalian" Claret Jug by John Wilmin Figg, London 1857

Name: Exceptional Victorian Solid Silver "Bacchanalian" Claret Jug by John Wilmin Figg, London 1857
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA979135
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Julie Cartwright Antiques

Description

This is a magnificent Mid-Victorian solid silver and crystal claret jug by John Wilmin Figg, an illustrious and very collectable silversmith. Of generous proportions, the bulbous glass body mounted with an exquisite silver neck embossed with grotesque masks among fruiting vines and complete with Bacchanalian spout. The embossed hinged cover with a cast rampant lion. The engraved scroll handle joining a beaded silver girdle in the lower section of the jug.

Hallmarks

Full set of marks of the neck:

Partial set of marks on the inner cover.

IG for John Wilmin Figg.

London Assay Mark

Duty Mark.

Date letter "O" for 1849.

Lion Passant.

Dimensions:

Height: 28cm / 11 inches.

Maximum diameter: 15.5cm / 4.6 inches.

Condition:

Excellent

No damage to glass and glass neck.

Silver in great condition.

Postage:

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Postage UK: £15 Special Delivery Next day.

No oversea postage as glass cannot be insured.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

28cm (11.02")

Width

14cm (5.51")

Depth

14cm (5.51")

Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA979135

Dealers Internal Reference

APR75

Description

This is a magnificent Mid-Victorian solid silver and crystal claret jug by John Wilmin Figg, an illustrious and very collectable silversmith.

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Of generous proportions, the bulbous glass body mounted with an exquisite silver neck embossed with grotesque masks among fruiting vines and complete with Bacchanalian spout.

Julie Cartwright Antiques

The embossed hinged cover with a cast rampant lion. The engraved scroll handle joining a beaded silver girdle in the lower section of the jug.