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The use of glass and silver claret jugs in the UK began around 1830, before this decanters being the fashion. The glass body allowed the colour of the wine to be seen, an idea that had come from France and the wine of Bordeaux, and the silver mount allowed Silversmiths to create wonderfully ornate, or strikingly simple designs. The most sought after claret jugs are animal shaped examples, and those with intricately engraved glass.
Hallmarked In 1910
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1910 by William Hutton & Sons, this stylish, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, is unusually shaped as a "Chota Peg", however it will take a full bottle of wine (or whisky). The claret jug measures 8"(20cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) from handle to spout.
£925
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Hallmarked In 1898
Hallmarked in London in 1898 by William Hutton & Sons, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, has a plain Sterling Silver mount and an oval cut glass body. The claret jug measures 9"(23cm) tall, by 5"(13cm) from handle to spout, by 3"(8cm) deep.
£1,145
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Hallmarked In 1898
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1898 by John Sherwood & Sons, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, features a plain glass body, and plain silver mount with a ball finial. The claret jug measures 9.25"(23.5cm) tall, by 5.25"(13.5cm) from handle to spout.
£1,175
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Hallmarked In 1899
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1899 by Henry Atkin, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, has a tapering cut glass body, a reed bordered scroll handle, and a silver mount with chased floral decoration. The claret jug measures 10.5"(27cm) tall, by 5"(12.5cm) in diameter.
£1,175
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Hallmarked In 1895
Hallmarked in London in 1895 by Heath & Middleton, this elegant, Aesthetic period, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, features an elongated body with a swirl effect to the glass, and a plain silver mount. The claret jug measures 14"(36cm) tall, by 5"(12.5cm) from handle to spout.
£1,175
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Hallmarked In 1879
Hallmarked in London in 1879 by Richard Hodd & Son, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, has a plain baluster shaped glass body with a simple and stylish mount and handle. The claret jug measures 7.5"(19cm) tall, by 7"(17.5cm) from handle to spout, by 6"(15cm) deep.
£1,195
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Hallmarked In 1898
Hallmarked in London in 1898 by Slater, Slater & Holland, this striking, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, features a plain glass body with slight panelling to the glass, and a silver gilt mount and handle. The claret jug measures 10.5"(26.5cm) tall, by 6"(15cm) from handle to spout.
£1,275
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Hallmarked In 1880
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1880 by Charles Favell, this stylish, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, is an unusual design, with a plain and angular handle supported by a slim band of silver around the glass, and an engraved crest to the lid. The claret jug measures 8"(20cm) tall, by 5"(12.5cm) in diameter.
£1,395
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Hallmarked In 1907
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1907 by Mappin & Webb, this very attractive, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, features an Art Nouveau design to the silver mount and handle, and a cut glass body with an unusual star shaped base. The claret jug measures 10"(25.5cm) tall, by 6"(15cm) from handle to spout.
£1,475
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Hallmarked In 1870
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1870 by John Gough, this striking, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, features a simple cut glass body, and engraved decoration to the lid. The claret jug measures 11.75"(30cm) tall, by 4.5"(11.5cm) from handle to spout.
£1,475
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Hallmarked In 1881
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1881 by Martin & Hall, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, features a tapering cut glass body, a split loop handle, engraved floral decoration to the mount, and a naturalistic finial. The claret jug measures 11"(28cm) tall, by 5"(12.5cm) in diameter.
£1,475
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Hallmarked In 1902
Hallmarked in London in 1902 by John Grinsell & Sons, this handsome, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, features a hobnail cut glass body, and a plain mount with gadroon borders. The claret jug measures 11"(27.5cm) tall, by 6"(15cm) from handle to spout.
£1,675
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Hallmarked In 1899
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1899 by Heath & Middleton, this fantastic, Aesthetic Movement, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Claret jug, features stunning chartreuse glass with fine ribbing to the neck and stopper, a clear shaped glass handle and a simple silver spout. The claret jug measures 10"(26cm) tall, by 6"(15cm) in diameter. The shaping of this claret jug is very similar to vases designed and signed by Dr. Christopher Dresser for James Couper & Sons c.1890, and the shape and detailing of the handle is seen in ceramic pieces made by Linthorpe.
£1,675
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Hallmarked In 1868
Hallmarked in London in 1868 by William & George Sissons, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, is urn shaped, and features floral etched glass and a bright cut engraved mount, with bead borders. The claret jug measures 12"(31cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) from handle to lip.
£1,975
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Hallmarked In 1907
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1907 by Heath & Middleton, this unusual, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, features a plain silver mount, an Art Nouveau design handle, and a stylish and plain glass body. The claret jug measures 9"(23cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) from handle to spout, by 2.75”(7cm) deep.
£2,175
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Hallmarked In 1895
Hallmarked in London in 1895 by Horace Woodward & Co., this fine, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, has a plain glass body, and an ornate silver mount decorated with grape and vine detailing and Bacchus masks, and a finial of a lion Rampant holding a vacant shield. The claret jug measures 11"(28cm) tall by 6.5"(16.5cm) from handle to spout.
£2,275
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Hallmarked In 1862
Hallmarked in London in 1862 by Richards & Brown, this very attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, has a round cut glass body in a shell design, and an ornate grape and trailing vine handle and mount. The claret jug measures 12"(30.5cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) from handle to spout.
£2,675
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Hallmarked In 1891
Hallmarked in London in 1891 by D. & C. Edwards, this exquisite, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, has a lozenge shaped and intricately cut glass body, with a decorative silver mount, foot, and handle, and the spout is formed as a Satyr's face. The claret jug measures 13"(33cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) from handle to spout, by 3.5"(9cm) deep.
£3,275
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Hallmarked In 1906
Hallmarked in London in 1906 by Heath & Middleton, this stunning and very rare, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, is a superb example of Aesthetic design, featuring a triangular glass body with chamfered corners and a star cut base, and a plain silver mount and handle. The claret jug measures 8"(20cm) tall, by 6.5"(16.5cm) handle to spout.
£3,475
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Hallmarked In 1972
Carrying import marks for London in 1972 by I. Freeman & Sons, this highly unusual, Elizabeth II, Sterling Silver Claret Jug, is modelled to look like an owl, with a red glass body and amber coloured eyes. The claret jug measures 11"(28cm) tall by 8"(20cm) from handle to beak.
£4,975
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Hallmarked In 1874
Hallmarked in London in 1874 by Charles Boyton, this striking and rare, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Claret Jugs, feature plain glass bodies, and ornate silver mounts with bacchus masks and grape and vine decoration, and finials of rampant lions holding shields which are engraved with crests. Each claret jug measures 10.5"(26.5cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) from handle to spout. The crest is likely that of Baron Alington.
£5,775
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Hallmarked In 1894
Hallmarked in London in 1894 by Horace Woodward & Co., this striking pair of Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jugs, feature tall silver mounts with removable silver mounted cork stoppers, silver bases, bead borders throughout and central silver bands with acanthus leaf decoration to reinforce the handles. Each Claret Jug measures 12"(30.5cm) tall, by 5.75"(14.5cm) from handle to side, by 3.75"(9.5cm) deep.
£7,975
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Hallmarked In 1909
Hallmarked in London in 1909 by Richard Hodd & Son, this incredibly rare, Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, is in the form of a monkey, realistically posed and with glass eyes. The claret jug measures 11.5"(29cm) tall, by 8"(20cm) from handle to mouth. Animal shaped claret jugs became popular amongst the aristocracy in the Victorian period due to the expanding trade and travel at the time, which broadened peoples interest in the exotic and whimsical. These jugs were made rarely, to order, and by hand. There have been some noteworthy collectors of animal shaped jugs, including Her Majesty the Queen Mother, and the famous Kent collection of claret jugs.
£33,750
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