Alvin American Art Nouveau Red Silver Overlay Claret Jug

Art Nouveau glass decanter with engraved silver overlay. Made by Alvin Corporation in Providence, circa 1890. Conical with cut-to-clear geo...

Art Nouveau glass vase with engraved silver overlay, ca 1890. Cylindrical mouth and neck and globular bowl. Dense floral overlay with calla lilies and blossoming rose branches; at to...

American Art Nouveau glass claret jug with engraved silver overlay, ca 1900. Cylindrical with small lip spout and spread base. C-scroll handle in silver collar. Overlay in form of en...

Art Nouveau glass water pitcher with engraved silver overlay, ca 1900. Baluster bowl with twisted fluting and asymmetrical mouth; silver c-scroll handle. Dense and fluid overlay in f...

Art-Nouveau 1940's Silver Plated Claret / Wine Jug Maker’s mark: Topazio Casquinha Portuguese hallmarks Height: 27cm Width (at the base): 13.5cm In beautiful condition

French Art Nouveau silver and cut glass claret jug by Baccarat. Marked with French silver marks on the metalwork and has a Baccarat signature mark on the bottom. Late 19th Century work.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver claret jug, influenced by the Aesthetic Movement; an addition to our diverse silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver claret jug has a circular rounded form onto a circular plateaued foot. The upper portion of the jug is encompassed with bands of bright cut engraved evolute scroll, vertical pale and oval motifs accented with a simplified leaf garland and delicate scrolling pattern to the rim, all influenced by the Aesthetic Movement. The lower portion of the body is embellished with large fan designs segmented with tri-lobed motifs; each large module incorporates a horizontal pale, matte pattern. The Victorian silver claret jug is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover ornamented with a bright cut engraved leaf wreath design encompassing a contemporary crest of a stag's head erased. The cover is surmounted with a cast and applied leaf decorated thumbpiece, reflecting the shape of the fan designs to the body. This impressive jug is fitted with an exceptional embossed elongated S scroll handle featuring a bi-lobed ribbed formation and embellished with bright cut engraved oval motifs to either side, in addition to a scalloped, scrolling lower terminal. Either side of the lip is ornamented with a bright cut engraved simplified leaf design, in addition to a plain applied moulded border to the rim. The plateaued foot is embellished with further bright cut engraved garland designs, reflecting the ornamentation of the body and cover. The interior surface of the cover retains the original gilding. The underside of the foot bears the retailer's mark 'J. Mayer, Silversmith, Liverpool'. Condition This antique Victorian silver claret jug is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The bright cut engraved decoration is very crisp. The jug has been professionally cleaned and is ready for use. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the base and part hallmarks to the cover are very clear. Dimensions Length from back of handle to lip 13.4 cm / 5.3" Width 11.6 cm / 4.6" Height 30.3 cm / 11.9" Weight 21.5 troy ounces / 668g Maker: William Hunter...

Late 19th century cut glass and sterling silver tableware / barware serving claret jug. The pitcher is hallmarked by an unknown maker, but clearly originated from Italy since it's 80...