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Victorian Amber Glass Decanter or Claret Jug C1870
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Victorian Amber Glass Decanter or Claret Jug C1870

19th century
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Description

A stunning 19th-century amber glass decanter or claret jug dating to circa 1870. It features a silver-plated cap, pouring spout, and handle, retaining its original internal stopper. Raised on a circular foot with a polished pontil.

Date & Origin

England, c1870. Period of Queen Victoria.

Condition

Excellent condition. No chips, cracks, or restoration. Silver plate in good working condition. Clean and clear internally.

Dimensions

Height: 29 cm (including stopper).

Diameter: 9.5 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Amber Glass Decanter to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09712655
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Ground and polished pontil beneath the base: mouth-blown glass finished by hand.
Soft wear and tarnish on the silver plate: decades of gentle domestic cleaning.
Aged cork stopper with pull ring: preserved nineteenth-century fitting.
Circular foot with fine underside rubbing: natural movement across table tops.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1244665
Dealers Internal Reference
2022100101
Description
Description

A stunning 19th-century amber glass decanter or claret jug dating to circa 1870. It features a silver-plated cap, pouring spout, and handle, retaining its original internal stopper. Raised on a circular foot with a polished pontil.

fig 1. A Victorian amber glass claret jug with a teardrop-shaped body, silver-plated collar, hinged lid, and scroll handle.
fig 1. Victorian Amber Glass Decanter or Claret Jug C1870

Date & Origin

England, c1870. Period of Queen Victoria.

Condition

Excellent condition. No chips, cracks, or restoration. Silver plate in good working condition. Clean and clear internally.

Dimensions

Height: 29 cm (including stopper).

Diameter: 9.5 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Amber Glass Decanter to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09712655
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Ground and polished pontil beneath the base: mouth-blown glass finished by hand.
Soft wear and tarnish on the silver plate: decades of gentle domestic cleaning.
Aged cork stopper with pull ring: preserved nineteenth-century fitting.
Circular foot with fine underside rubbing: natural movement across table tops.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244665
Dealers Internal Ref
2022100101
Exhibit Antiques
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Archive I A Victorian amber glass claret jug with a teardrop-shaped body, silver-plated collar, hinged lid, and scroll handle.

Victorian Amber Glass Decanter or Claret Jug C1870

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A Victorian amber glass claret jug with a teardrop-shaped body, silver-plated collar, hinged lid, and scroll handle.
Victorian Amber Glass Decanter or Claret Jug c1870
Ref: SA1244665
A Victorian amber glass claret jug with a teardrop-shaped body, silver-plated collar, hinged lid, and scroll handle.
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  • ObjectDecanters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialAmber Glass, Silver Plate
  • ColourAmber
  • MotifsScroll handle, Hinged lid, Teardrop body, Decorative collar

A claret jug is a specialized vessel designed for decanting and serving French red wine, which gained widespread popularity during the Victorian era in Great Britain.

These vessels were typically crafted from hand-blown clear or coloured glass, fitted with sterling silver or silver-plated collars, spouts, handles, and hinged stoppers.

Authentic period examples often feature hand-blown glass characteristics such as a pontil mark on the base, period hallmarks or maker stamps on the metal mount, and subtle age-related wear.

A period decanter can be displayed on a sideboard, drinks trolley, or open shelving to introduce warm tones and historical texture into contemporary dining or living spaces.

Clean gently by hand using lukewarm water and mild liquid soap, avoiding harsh chemicals or temperature shocks, and allow the interior to dry completely before replacing the lid.
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