Antique - Martin Hall & Co Sterling Silver Claret Jug/Decanter 1868

Description: An excellent example of a large & impressive premium quality Victorian silver mount claret jug. The mount features a wonderfully details Bacchus mask with fruiting vine tentril & heavy cast vine shaped handle. The crystal body etched with stylised palmette decoration with geometric border all on star cut foot. The silver collar is fully hallmarked for Martin Hall, 1868. The interior of the lid suggests that the piece had a gilt decoration. Unboxed. Please see above for quantity available. Price is per piece. Markings: The silver collar is fully hallmarked for Martin Hall & Co, Sheffield, 1868, the lid with matching hallmarks bar the sponsors mark. Size: Measures 11 1/4 (29 cm) tall. Condition: The jug is in excellent condition considering that this piece is over 150 years old. The silver shows no splits or damage. There are no monograms, the hinge is a little loose. The glass is not cloudy or stained & is in good order. So… Please email if you have any questions or would like additional photographs - most of the images are in black & white to show definition, so please ask! I am happy to ship worldwide & happy to combine shipping/postage. If your country is not listed please email for cost. We pack all items with great care using bubble wrap, corn starch packing peanuts & new, suitably sized boxes. We try & use recyclable material whenever possible. I send items as soon as possible after payment, normally within 48 hours.8 Postage/shipping will normally be via a tracked/signed/recorded delivery. Antique - Martin Hall & Co Sterling Silver Claret Jug/Decanter 1868