Blown Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted Claret Jug - Antique Victorian

This fine antique Victorian sterling silver and blown glass claret jug has an oval rounded form.

The cylindrical neck is fitted with a fine and impressive plain sterling silver hallmarked mount with the original hallmarked flat hinged cover.

This antique claret jug is fitted with a plain angular rounded handle with lobed terminals.

The glass body of the jug is embellished with a blown glass fluted decoration, all in a swirl design.

The body of this impressive English silver and glass claret jug is further ornamented with a star cut base.

This exceptional jug is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.

Date: 1886

This antique Victorian clart jug with blown glass is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The glass is in perfect condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the mount are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this impressive example of antique glassware.

Length from back of handle to tip of lip 14.8cm/5.83"

Width of body 8.9cm/3.5"

Height 21.6cm/8.5"