Antique Victorian Sterling silver and glass claret jug

Description

An Antique Victorian Sterling silver and glass claret jug which has a tall bulbous shaped cut glass body, a nicely engraved silver mount and a good pouring spout with a Bacchus head motif. The hinged silver lid has an attractive pierced thumb piece and there is a good sized handle with a strap work feature around the body for extra support. This fine silver claret jug would comfortably hold more than a litre of wine and it would be perfect to use.