Victorian Cut Glass Amethyst Claret Jug c1880

Description

Heading : 19^th century glass claret jug
Date : c1880
Period : Victoria
Origin : Stourbridge. England
Colour : Clear & amethyst
Stopper : Original hollow ball stopper. cut to clear
Neck : Clear applied and cut handle. Pulled pouring section above slice cutting
Body : Cut to clear floral and foliate cutting
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 22.6cm tall. 13.5cm long and approximately 9.5cm wide
Condition : Very fine
Restoration : None
Weight : 1343 grams

This has been turning heads in the office. it really is rather pretty. This could be Stevens and Williams or Richardsons. both produced similar designs.