A George III Silver Claret Jug
A George III Silver Claret Jug
John Rowbotham and Co., London, 1774
hallmarked for Sterling to body
18 ozt 16 dwt
Height 11 1/2 inches.
Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields European Furniture & Decorative Arts
In overall good condition. A few minor surface scratches as well as some small dents to the body. The cover's hinge in good, working order. The handle is silver beneath a woven raffia wrapping; there is significant age to the raffia and it appears to be original but it is uncertain whether it was replaced in the 19th century. No evidence of repair or monogram removal.
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A George III Silver Claret Jug
John Rowbotham and Co., London, 1774
hallmarked for Sterling to body
18 ozt 16 dwt
Height 11 1/2 inches.
Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields European Furniture & Decorative Arts
In overall good condition. A few minor surface scratches as well as some small dents to the body. The cover's hinge in good, working order. The handle is silver beneath a woven raffia wrapping; there is significant age to the raffia and it appears to be original but it is uncertain whether it was replaced in the 19th century. No evidence of repair or monogram removal.
