ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER & CUT GLASS CLARET JUG, CARRINGTON c.1880
19th Century Victorian Silver & Cut Glass decorative Wine Claret jug, the baluster body featuring a hobnail-cut design, the solid silver collar is cast with an incredible realistically modelled organic design featuring grapevine in relief, cast handle modelled as a grapevine branch, the hinged lid is surmounted by a lion holding a shield. Hallmarked English Silver (925), Birmingham, year 1880 (f), Maker's mark IBC for J B Carrington.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A1518
Description
Antique 19th Century Victorian exceptional Solid Silver & Cut Glass large, decorative Wine Claret jug, the baluster body featuring a hobnail-cut design, the solid silver collar is cast with an incredible realistically modelled organic design featuring grapevine in relief, cast handle modelled as a grapevine branch, the hinged lid is surmounted by a lion holding a shield. This is an exceptional and magnificent piece. Both parts bearing the same initials in a shield, and are fully Hallmarked English Silver (925 Standard), Birmingham, year 1880 (f), Maker's mark IBC (J B Carrington, great silversmith).
Condition
In Great Condition - No damage, just general wear.
Size
Height: 30cm
Width: 15cm
Weight: 1420g