ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER PAIR OF CLARET JUGS, SHEFFIELD c.1872

£4,995.00

Antique 19th Century pair of Victorian solid silver mounted and finely engraved clear glass claret jugs, each of classical baluster form with a beautifully proportioned tapering body, spreading circular foot and richly decorated silver neck, handle and cover. The glass bodies are engraved with elaborate scrolling foliage, floral swags and ornamental motifs, incorporating circular portrait medallions depicting classical female profiles and decorative monograms.

The lower sections are delicately embellished with a profusion of engraved stars, creating an attractive contrast with the more elaborate decoration above. Each jug stands upon a finely cut, radiating and fluted circular foot.

The solid silver mounts comprise elegant waisted necks with flared pouring lips, finely engraved with symmetrical foliate and geometric ornament in the Aesthetic Movement taste. The beautifully formed scrolling handles feature engraved leafy decoration, with contrasting polished and textured surfaces, while the fitted circular covers are similarly engraved and surmounted by finely modelled wreath shaped finials.

Hallmarked English Silver (925 Standard), Sheffield, year 1872 (E), Maker's Mark WSGS (W & G Sissons (William & George Sissons)).

Reference Number: P12672

Antique 19th Century pair of Victorian solid silver mounted and finely engraved clear glass claret jugs, each of classical baluster form with a beautifully proportioned tapering body, spreading circular foot and richly decorated silver neck, handle and cover. The glass bodies are engraved with elaborate scrolling foliage, floral swags and ornamental motifs, incorporating circular portrait medallions depicting classical female profiles and decorative monograms.

The lower sections are delicately embellished with a profusion of engraved stars, creating an attractive contrast with the more elaborate decoration above. Each jug stands upon a finely cut, radiating and fluted circular foot.

The solid silver mounts comprise elegant waisted necks with flared pouring lips, finely engraved with symmetrical foliate and geometric ornament in the Aesthetic Movement taste. The beautifully formed scrolling handles feature engraved leafy decoration, with contrasting polished and textured surfaces, while the fitted circular covers are similarly engraved and surmounted by finely modelled wreath shaped finials.

Hallmarked English Silver (925 Standard), Sheffield, year 1872 (E), Maker's Mark WSGS (W & G Sissons (William & George Sissons)).

Reference Number: P12672

CONDITION

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

SIZE

Height: 28 cm // 11.02 inches
Width: 13 cm // 5.12 inches
Depth: 12 cm // 4.72 inches
Total Weight: 1691g