ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER & ETCHED GLASS DECANTER, SHEFFIELD c.1873

£1,695.00

Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver and etched glass claret jug of elegant baluster form, beautifully decorated with intricate floral and figural detailing. The finely engraved glass body features charming pastoral scenes with classical figures amidst elaborate foliage, flowers and decorative oval cartouches, complemented by finely patterned borders and a spreading circular foot.

The solid silver mounts are richly embellished with engraved fern and foliate decoration, beaded borders and an attractive oval cartouche. The jug is fitted with an elegant scrolling silver handle, shaped pouring spout and hinged domed cover with a pierced thumbpiece. A highly collectable and impressive piece for display or use.

Hallmarked English Silver (925 Standard), Sheffield, year 1873 (F), Maker's Mark WSGS (W & G Sissons (William & George Sissons)).

Reference Number: P12682

Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver and etched glass claret jug of elegant baluster form, beautifully decorated with intricate floral and figural detailing. The finely engraved glass body features charming pastoral scenes with classical figures amidst elaborate foliage, flowers and decorative oval cartouches, complemented by finely patterned borders and a spreading circular foot.

The solid silver mounts are richly embellished with engraved fern and foliate decoration, beaded borders and an attractive oval cartouche. The jug is fitted with an elegant scrolling silver handle, shaped pouring spout and hinged domed cover with a pierced thumbpiece. A highly collectable and impressive piece for display or use.

Hallmarked English Silver (925 Standard), Sheffield, year 1873 (F), Maker's Mark WSGS (W & G Sissons (William & George Sissons)).

Reference Number: P12682

CONDITION

In Good Condition - Light wear in keeping with age. Please refer to photographs. 

SIZE

Height: 16 cm // 6.30 inches
Width: 14 cm // 5.51 inches
Depth: 11 cm // 4.33 inches
Weight (Including Glass): 757g