A Pair of Victorian Silver-Mounted Frosted and Cut-Glass Claret-Jugs by Charles Reily and George Storer, London, One 1839 and One 1842

each glass body with globular frosted and cut lower section, the neck of tapering clear cut-glass, each mounted with fruiting vines and with twisted branch handle, the hinged cover with fruiting vine finial, each side engraved with the arms of Gordon impaling another on a leaf-shaped cartouche 27cm high (2) Provenance: with Marks Antiques, 49 Curzon Street, London, 9 June 2004. From the estate of Peter Haigh, Norwood Green, Halifax.

Fully marked on leaf below lip and further part marked inside cover. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. One with a discoloured repair to the glass foot. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the Seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage people to see an item in person when possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.