Silver & Crystal - J Sherwood & Sons CLARET JUG / Decanter - 1876
Silver & Crystal - J Sherwood & Sons CLARET JUG / Decanter - 1876
£600.00
Description
An interesting silver & cut crystal claret jug decanter, of globular form with silver collar and matching silver stopper.
Unboxed.
The silver bears the sponsor's mark of J Sherwood & Sons of Birmingham. The body being a Stourbridge maker, threaded design, possibly Richardsons.
Markings: Collar and stopper hallmarked for .925 sterling silver, Birmingham 1876. Please see images above.
Size: Measures 9" (23 cm) tall to the top of the stopper.
Condition: The jug is in order commensurate with age and use, this item is over 100 years old. The silver is in good condition, with no monograms or repairs, but some light dinks and dents. The crystal body is in general good order with no damage to the threaded design. The is a little detritus to the interior, which disappears when filled with a liquid. Please see images above.
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Material and Technique | Silver & Glass |
| Origin | British |
| Period | 19th Century |
| Style | Victorian |
| Condition | Consistent with age |
| Hallmark | Birmingham 1876 |
| Dimensions | Measures 9" (23 cm) tall to the top of the stopper. |
Product REF: F3C-290-D9B
