Engraved 18th Century Claret Jug c1780

Description

Heading : Engraved 18th century claret jug
Date : c1780
Origin : Probably Germany or Bohemia
Colour : Clear
Neck : Tapered with sparrow beak lip. Applied top down handle with scrolled finish
Body : Engraved with stylized flowers and foliage. Central flower within a cartouche of cross hatching and foliage.
Base : Snapped pontil
Glass Type : Lead-free.
Size :  25.2 cm to top of stopper. approx 15cm max width
Condition : Good. no chips or cracks. a little bloom in the glass. There may have been a pewter cover at some time.
Restoration : None
Weight :  556 grams