ANTIQUE 19thC RARE GERMAN SOLID SILVER & CUT GLASS MASSIVE CLARET JUG c.1880
19th Century German Silver & glass large, extremely decorative Wine Claret jug, the cranberry glass body is beautifully hobnail-cut and applied with silver medallions flanked by winged figures, the clear glass neck is mounted with a silver collar profusely chased in a neo-Renaissance style, scroll handle. The hinged lid parcel gilt and applied with a decorative finial. The jug rests on a silver base. Hallmarked German silver (800), Bremen, year 1880's, Maker's mark for Koch & Bergfeld.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A2488
Description
Antique 19th Century German Solid Silver & glass large, extremely decorative Wine Claret jug, the cranberry glass body is beautifully hobnail-cut and applied with silver medallions flanked by winged figures, the clear glass neck is mounted with a silver collar profusely chased in a neo-Renaissance style, scroll handle. The hinged lid parcel gilt and applied with a decorative finial. The jug rests on a silver base. The cover is Hallmarked German silver (800 standard), Bremen, year 1880's, Maker's mark for Koch & Bergfeld, important manufacturer founded in the 1829. Serial number 7197. The base is applied with the retailer's mark.
Condition
In Great Condition - No damage, just general wear.
Size
Height: 38.2cm
Width: 18 x 13cm
Weight: 1812g
