ANTIQUE 19thC GERMAN SOLID SILVER & ENAMEL GLASS PAIR OF CLARET JUGS c.1890
19th Century German solid silver & enameled glass pair of large and decorative wine claret jugs, each baluster form glass body beautifully enameled with multi-colour foliate scroll decoration, mounted with a silver collar chased with scrolls and cross-hatch woven decoration, vacant cartooches, scroll handle terminating with a shell thumbpiece.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A5085
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century German solid silver & enameled glass pair of large and decorative wine claret jugs, each baluster form glass body beautifully enameled with multi-colour foliate scroll decoration, mounted with a silver collar chased with scrolls and cross-hatch woven decoration, vacant cartooches, scroll handle terminating with a shell thumbpiece.
Each hinged lid has a nice cast shaped finial. Hallmarked German "800" silver, but each silver mount has been acid tested and shows a 800 silver purity. The pair dates to the 1890's, Maker Heisler (C.Heisler, Mannheim, active end of the 19th century, Royal court silversmith, specialising in Rococo sets and early revival pieces.)
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No damage.
SIZE
Height (Each): 34cm
Width (Each): 17 x 14cm
Weight (Both): 2010g
