Item: Claret Jug Description: Embossed silver-gilt mounts on cut-glass body  Hallmark: Sheffield 1887 by William & George Sissons Dimensions: 30cm (11.9") high to the top of the thumb piece; the volume is approx. 2.5 pints (1400ml) and for reference the total weight is 1465 grams.

Comments: This is an outstanding quality Victorian Claret Jug in entirely original and perfect condition. The glass is quite stunning, with a beautiful and intricately cut design of hob-nails and flower heads. The silver is equally superb with a mixture of embossed flowers, scrolls and flutes. The jug is parcel-gilt (i.e. partially gold-plated/wash) with the inner rim and spout showing the gold to best effect. There is a vacant cartouche (no erasures) to both sides. The inside of the hinged cover is gilt (gold-wash), and the top is centred by a flower-head. There is an openwork thumb-piece for opening the cover. The "C"-shaped handle has a design of four ribbons of beading down the length of the handle to aid with grip and a thumb-rest in the form of a mythical beast's head. For additional strength, found only on the best quality claret jugs, the handle is attached to a shaped silver base; this is chased with stylized bell-flowers and leaves.

Price: SOLD

Ref. No.: SN/1793

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