Silver Topped Dimpled Glass Claret Jug hat_cases beautifully patinated and characterfully worn

beautifully patinated and characterfully worn

it was his sons

Made for the desk with two candle sticks and an ink well

devised the race and the prize money of £15

Likely to have been made as a promotional display item for a nineteenth century trade show such as 'The Great Exhibition'

Silver Topped Dimpled Glass Claret Jug hat_cases beautifully patinated and characterfully wornA splendid late nineteenth century claret jug with a hand blown spherical glass body that incorporates a dimpled design to the sides and a star cut to the base. The silver handle and top combination are hallmarked London 1898. Deceptive in that, although modest looking in size, it will hold a full bottle of wine. Dimensions: 17cm 6 inches (height) x 11. 5cm 4 inches (glass diameter)