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Victorian Silver Mounted London Claret Jug
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Victorian Silver Mounted London Claret Jug

19th century
Description

A mid Victorian solid silver mounted claret jug, hallmarked London 1875. Made by William Edwards and retailed by Elkington of Liverpool. Cast decoration to the top with shaped handle and pourer. Cut glass vessel with a star cut base. Perfect condition. Measures 5.5" maximum width with handle x 5" depth x 11" high.

Postage & packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £27.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA997526
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 33558
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Description
A mid Victorian solid silver mounted claret jug, hallmarked London 1875. Made by William Edwards and retailed by Elkington of Liverpool. Cast decoration to the top with shaped handle and pourer. Cut glass vessel with a star cut base. Perfect condition. Measures 5.5" maximum width with handle x 5" depth x 11" high.

Postage & packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £27.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA997526
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 33558
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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A Victorian clear glass claret jug featuring a starburst cut base and an ornate silver-plated collar, hinged lid, and decorative handle.
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Archive I A Victorian clear glass claret jug featuring a starburst cut base and an ornate silver-plated collar, hinged lid, and decorative handle.

Victorian Silver Mounted London Claret Jug

Archive II A Victorian clear glass claret jug featuring a starburst cut base and an ornate silver-plated collar, hinged lid, and decorative handle. View II
Archive III A Victorian clear glass claret jug featuring a starburst cut base and an ornate silver-plated collar, hinged lid, and decorative handle. View III
Archive IV A Victorian clear glass claret jug featuring a starburst cut base and an ornate silver-plated collar, hinged lid, and decorative handle. View IV
Archive V A Victorian clear glass claret jug featuring a starburst cut base and an ornate silver-plated collar, hinged lid, and decorative handle. View V
Archive VI A Victorian clear glass claret jug featuring a starburst cut base and an ornate silver-plated collar, hinged lid, and decorative handle. View VI
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A Victorian clear glass claret jug featuring a starburst cut base and an ornate silver-plated collar, hinged lid, and decorative handle.
Victorian Silver Mounted London Claret Jug
Ref: SA997526
A Victorian clear glass claret jug featuring a starburst cut base and an ornate silver-plated collar, hinged lid, and decorative handle.
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  • ObjectDecanters & Pitchers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsStarburst cut base, Chased silver collar, Figurative handle, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This Victorian claret jug combines a clear glass vessel with solid silver mounts, including a hinged lid and a chased silver collar. The handle terminates in a dragon-like figurative head at the top, and the base displays a starburst cut design. Measuring 28 cm high, 14 cm wide and 13 cm deep, the piece has a polished metallic finish complemented by transparent glass. Display this jug upon a sideboard top within a gentleman's library or dining room setting. It serves as a functional serving vessel for wine during formal meals or as a decorative display object for everyday interior styling.

FAQs

A claret jug is a glass vessel specifically designed for decanting and serving red wine, featuring decorative sterling silver or silver-plated mounts on the collar, handle, and lid. These pieces became prominent in 19th-century Britain to complement formal dining service.

Traditional claret jugs combine hand-blown or cut glass with hallmarked sterling silver or electroplated nickel silver mounts. The metal collar is secured to the glass neck using specialized cements or mechanical fittings.

Authentic period pieces feature British hallmarks stamped into the silver collar, lid, or handle, indicating the silver purity, maker, assay office, and date letter. The glass often exhibits hand-cut starburst bases, ground pontil marks, or minor period imperfections.

An antique claret jug can be displayed on a dining room sideboard, drinks trolley, or inside a glass cabinet alongside modern crystalware. It functions both as an active decanter for dinner service and as a standalone decorative accent.

Rinse the interior glass body with warm water and mild liquid soap, ensuring water does not soak the join between the glass and metal. Clean the silver exterior with a soft cotton cloth and specialized silver polish, taking care to avoid abrasive materials.
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