Silver claret jug

A silver " Claret Jug " means also a wine jug made of glass and silver for the so called " claret " which is a bright french Bordeaux wine. There exists a very interesting website where you see a lot of claret jugs and also learn a lot about them . Claret jugs where produced from about 1830 - 1920 and are nowadays very collectable .The vast majority were made of cut (sometimes frosted) glass. The silver mounted tops incorporated hinged lids, and handles that extended down halfway or to the base. The mounts were often engraved or chased, and the glass bodies were found in many different shapes and varying ornamentation. Some earlier examples were made entirely of silver.The level of craftsmanship and their aesthetic qualities determine their value. Unusual jugs, such as made by Charles Edwards or Christopher Dresser, or examples with fine engraved scenes command the highest prices. But they must also be undamaged with good clear hallmarks, crisp detail, and well-fitting lids/hinges.

www.karaffensammler.at

[1]