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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Claret Jug - 1868
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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Claret Jug - 1868

19th century
Sold 18 October 2025 · S & A Marsh
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A fabulous antique Victorian sterling silver and glass claret jug which has a bulbous shaped body with attractive etched glass detailing depicting flowers and bows and resting on a circular star cut base. The decoration on the hinged lid is unusual and the rope styled handle is a particularly interesting feature with bows attached at the end. The quality and design of this claret jug sets it apart from the normal examples and it would make a statement when displayed. It will hold 1.1 litres of wine.

Height: 31.3 cms (12.3")

Diameter of body: 10.5 cms (4.1")

It was hallmarked in Birmingham for 1868 by Hirons, Plante & Co.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of this claret jug.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please visit www.marshantiquesilver.com for a larger selection of items.

Declaration

S & A Marsh has dated this Victorian Silver Claret Jug to the 1850s.

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SA1019313
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6191
Description
A fabulous antique Victorian sterling silver and glass claret jug which has a bulbous shaped body with attractive etched glass detailing depicting flowers and bows and resting on a circular star cut base.
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The decoration on the hinged lid is unusual and the rope styled handle is a particularly interesting feature with bows attached at the end.
S & A Marsh

The quality and design of this claret jug sets it apart from the normal examples and it would make a statement when displayed. It will hold 1.1 litres of wine.

fig 1. An antique Victorian claret jug featuring a cut glass body and ornate sterling silver mounts with a twisted handle.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Claret Jug - 1868

Height: 31.3 cms (12.3")

Diameter of body: 10.5 cms (4.1")

It was hallmarked in Birmingham for 1868 by Hirons, Plante & Co.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of this claret jug.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please visit www.marshantiquesilver.com for a larger selection of items.

Date of Manufacture

S & A Marsh has dated this Victorian Silver Claret Jug to the 1850s.

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SA1019313
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6191
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An antique Victorian claret jug featuring a cut glass body and ornate sterling silver mounts with a twisted handle.
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Claret Jug - 1868
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An antique Victorian claret jug featuring a cut glass body and ornate sterling silver mounts with a twisted handle.
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  • ObjectDecanters & Jugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass
  • ColourSilver and Clear
  • MotifsCut glass star patterns, Twisted silver handle, Hinged silver lid

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Claret jugs gained immense popularity in Victorian Britain as formal dining and wine consumption became central to middle and upper-class entertaining. These vessels were specifically designed for serving claret, the British term for Bordeaux red wine, directly from the cask or bottle at the dining table.

These pieces typically combine blown and hand-cut flint glass bodies with solid sterling silver mounts, collars, hinges, and handles. Silversmiths often employed techniques such as chasing, engraving, and casting to create intricate ornamentation on the metal elements.

Authentic Victorian examples feature British hallmark stamps on the silver components, including the makers mark, standard mark, assay office mark, and a date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture. The glass should exhibit the weight, hand-cut facets, and minor imperfections characteristic of nineteenth-century production.

In a modern setting, a silver and glass claret jug can be displayed on a bar cart, sideboard, or open shelving unit to introduce reflective metallic surfaces and historical texture. It also functions effectively as a decorative vase for single-stem florals or dried botanicals.

The glass body should be washed by hand using warm water and mild detergent, avoiding harsh abrasives that can scratch the surface. The silver mounts require periodic gentle cleaning with a specialized silver polish and a soft cloth to maintain the finish without removing the hallmark details.
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