Engraved Glass Spirit Jug Silver Mounts Birmingham 1904

Description

Heading : Engraved Glass SpiritJug Withe Sterling Silver Mounts
Date : The silver hallmarked in Birmingham 1904 for William Henry Lyde.
Period : Edward VII
Origin : The glass almost certainly Stuart and Sons Stourbridge
Colour :  Clear glass applied green vertical striped. Engraved and polished thistle heads
Stopper : Silver and cork cover over a silver and cork spiked pouring spout for when in use as a spirit jug, formed spout for when in use as a claret jug
Body : Gourd shaped
Base : Broan polished pontil
Glass Type : Lead.
Size :    Height 24.5cm to top of stopper
Condition : Clean and clear, no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight :  721 grams

A striking piece of Nouveau glassware, beautiful and dual purpose!