A Victorian sterling silver mounted glass claret jug, London 1849 by Charles Thomas Fox and George Fox
A Victorian sterling silver mounted glass claret jug, London 1849 by Charles Thomas Fox and George Fox
The octagonal neck mounted with pouring lip opposite a loop handle with angel face mask, fitted with a figural cork stopper of a Roman warrior holding a lance. The panelled clear glass baluster body with wheel-engraved decoration of fruiting vine. The mount and handle with engraved gothic style arabesques, gilt interior. Fully marked to mount base and to figural stopper (for 1846).
Height – 32 cm / 12.6 inches
Gross Weight – 1293 grams / 41.57 ozt
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
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A Victorian sterling silver mounted glass claret jug, London 1849 by Charles Thomas Fox and George Fox
The octagonal neck mounted with pouring lip opposite a loop handle with angel face mask, fitted with a figural cork stopper of a Roman warrior holding a lance. The panelled clear glass baluster body with wheel-engraved decoration of fruiting vine. The mount and handle with engraved gothic style arabesques, gilt interior. Fully marked to mount base and to figural stopper (for 1846).
Height – 32 cm / 12.6 inches
Gross Weight – 1293 grams / 41.57 ozt
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
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