Sterling Silver Wine / Water Jug Antique Victorian (1869)

  
Sterling Silver Wine / Water Jug - Antique Victorian (1869). This magnificent antique Victorian sterling silver jug has a bulbous rounded knopped form onto a circular domed foot. The swept neck of the jug is embellished with chased decoration to either side of a convex ribbed knop. The lower portion of the neck is encompassed with a band of stylised foliate designs, surmounting a strapwork style border incorporating foliate, applied bead and figural mask ornamentation.

The body of this impressive claret jug is further ornamented with chased elongated quatrefoil designs, alternating with applied bead bordered cartouches. The flared upper rim to the lip of the jug is embellished with an applied moulded decorated border. This impressive 19th century jug in sterling silver is fitted with an exceptional cast silver elongated scrolling handle with a scrolling leaf decorated thumbpiece accented with an emanating bead decorated handpiece, in addition to a rosette design to the lower terminal.

The vessel is supported by a bead decorated knop to a circular domed foot, ornamented with further chased foliate decoration, on a matte background. The interior of the jug retains the original gilding.

This magnificent wine jug is fitted to the original hinged leatherette presentation box, with a satin and velvet lined interior. The box secures with a brass hinged clasp and catch.

Such magnificent period examples in the original presentation box are rare and becoming increasingly difficult to locate. This antique wine jug is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. There is a slight tear to the satin interior of the original box; the piece can be considered to be in presentation condition in keeping with age. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the neck are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may not give a true representation of this exceptional 19th century jug in sterling silver.

Length from back of handle to lip 11.3cm/4.4. Maker: Henry Holland (of Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater). Andrew Campbell founder and owner of AC Silver has been dealing in antique diamond & gemstone jewellery and antique sterling silver since 1977. In addition to his high quality Newcastle-based shop, Andrew has developed what is now an established and internationally recognised online store. All orders placed before 2pm GMT are dispatched the same day.

Company Name: AC Silver Unlimited. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Pitchers/Jugs".

The seller is "acsilver925" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.

1. Origin: London, England
2. Antique: Yes
3. Composition: Solid Silver
4. Period: Victorian
5. Product: Claret Jug
6. Material: Solid Silver
7. Maker: Henry Holland (of Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater)
8. Date: 1869
9. Weight: 19.2 troy ounces/597g
10. Brand: Henry Holland (of Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater)
11. Length from back of handle to lip: 11.3cm/4.4\
12. Era: Victorian (1837-1900)
13. Style: Victorian
14. Height: 34.5cm/13.6\
15. Sku: C6525
16. Width: 10.5cm/4.1\
17. Age: 1850-1899