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A Gorgeous Victorian Silver Plated & Cut Glass Claret Jug
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A Gorgeous Victorian Silver Plated & Cut Glass Claret Jug

19th century
Sold 6 January 2025 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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A gorgeous late Victorian claret jug with a silver plated mount. The cylindrical glass body is beautifully etched and cut with roses, lily of the valley and leaves and has leaf and notch cutting above. The mount is silver plated and has a hinged lid, with an engraved monogram to the top. A superb, practical example and a great gift idea. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £25.00 UK

£30.00 Europe

£45.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips or cracks to the glass. The plating is in good condition. There are a couple of blemishes to the inside rim, commensurate with age and use.

Marks :- Unmarked.

Date :- c1880.

Origin :- English.

Height :- 25.5 cms.

Diameter :- 8.5 cms.

Width :- 12.5 cms. (body to outside of handle).

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Claret Jug to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1077681
Dealers Internal Reference
11681
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A gorgeous late Victorian claret jug with a silver plated mount.
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The cylindrical glass body is beautifully etched and cut with roses, lily of the valley and leaves and has leaf and notch cutting above.
Jeff Sims Antiques

The mount is silver plated and has a hinged lid, with an engraved monogram to the top. A superb, practical example and a great gift idea. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An antique Victorian silver-plated and cut glass claret jug featuring an etched glass body and a hinged metal lid.
fig 1. A Gorgeous Victorian Silver Plated & Cut Glass Claret Jug

Postage and packing £25.00 UK

£30.00 Europe

£45.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips or cracks to the glass. The plating is in good condition. There are a couple of blemishes to the inside rim, commensurate with age and use.

Marks :- Unmarked.

Date :- c1880.

Origin :- English.

Height :- 25.5 cms.

Diameter :- 8.5 cms.

Width :- 12.5 cms. (body to outside of handle).

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Claret Jug to the 1880s.

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1077681
Dealers Internal Ref
11681
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jeffsims
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
Jeff Sims Antiques
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An antique Victorian silver-plated and cut glass claret jug featuring an etched glass body and a hinged metal lid.
A gorgeous Victorian silver plated & cut glass claret jug
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An antique Victorian silver-plated and cut glass claret jug featuring an etched glass body and a hinged metal lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecanters and Jugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver-plated metal, Cut glass
  • ColourSilver and Clear
  • MotifsEtched foliage patterns, Fluted glass panels, Hinged thumbpiece lid, C-scroll handle
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Claret jugs gained immense popularity during the Victorian era as formal dining became a central focus of middle and upper-class households, specifically designed for serving claret wine.

These vessels typically combine mouth-blown, wheel-cut crystal or glass bodies with electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) or sterling silver mounts, hinges, and handles.

Authenticity is verified by examining the quality of the hand-cut glass, the weight and patina of the metal mounts, and makers marks or silver-plating stamps typically found near the rim or handle.

It can be displayed on a sideboard, bar cart, or open shelving to introduce historical texture, reflective surfaces, and classic elegance into a contemporary room.

Wash the glass by hand in warm soapy water, avoiding abrasive sponges, and clean the metal mounts periodically with a non-abrasive silver polish to maintain the finish without damaging the plating.
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