A Pewter Mounted Glass Claret Jug c1780

Description

Heading : A German or Bohemian claret jug or pitcher
Date : 1760- 1800 
Origin : Germany of Bohemia
Colour : Pale violet hue
Stopper : Hinged pewter lid in ful working order
Neck : Tapered with sparrow beak lip
Body : Engraved with acanthius leaves. strap handle with scroll finish on lower treminal. The foot has an applied pewter rim to prevent chipping
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Doped soda lime. The doping with manganese oxide was deployed to remove iron oxides and the resultant green of brown colours within the glass
Size : 23cm tall. 8cm bowl. 10cm foot
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 395 gms