Sold: Claret Jug with Silver Cover 1900 - 1920

Name: Claret Jug with Silver Cover
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1148940
Price: 345 GBP
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ObjectClaret Jugs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialCut Glass, Silver Plate
ColourClear, Silver
MotifsDiamond cutting, Star motifs, Finial lid, Angular handle
SizeH 27.5 cm (11 in) x W 10.5 cm (4 in) x D 10.5 cm (4 in)

This Edwardian claret jug combines clear cut crystal glass with a silver-plated mount, collar, hinged cover, and handle. The body carries intricate diamond-cut facets alongside star motifs and fan patterns, while the hinged lid holds a pointed finial and extends into an angular handle. Hallmarks for Birmingham 1906 from makers Martin and Hall appear on the metalwork, alongside light surface scratches on the silver handle. The piece measures 27.5 cm high, 10.5 cm wide, and 10.5 cm deep. Position this jug upon a sideboard top within an English Country House setting during formal dining occasions or family gatherings to serve wine. It provides a practical and decorative serving vessel that suits both traditional dining rooms and contemporary living spaces as a table centrepiece or display item.

FAQs

A claret jug is a specialized vessel created during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries specifically designed for serving red Bordeaux wine, historically known in Britain as claret. These jugs were widely used during formal Victorian and Edwardian dining to aerate red wines before serving.

These vessels are typically crafted with a heavy mouth-blown glass body that is hand-cut with intricate geometric or floral patterns. The glass vessel is then fitted with a sterling silver or silver-plated neck collar, spout, lid, and decorative handle.

Authentic period claret jugs usually display hallmarked silver or maker marks around the collar rim or handle edge. The glass should exhibit heavy lead content, crisp sharp cut edges rather than molded seams, and natural wear or surface scratching on the base consistent with age.

A silver-mounted glass jug works exceptionally well as a decorative focal point on a dining room sideboard, inside a glazed display cabinet, or arranged on a vintage bar cart alongside period glassware.

Wash the glass body by hand using lukewarm water and mild dish soap, avoiding abrasive sponges that could scratch the surface. The silver collar should be polished gently with a specialized silver polishing cloth to avoid removing silver plating or introducing chemical polishes to the interior.

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