Victorian Ovoid Claret Jug With Sterling Silver Handle and Spout 1898

Description

Heading : Flattened Ovoid Claret Jug With Sterling Silver Handle and Lidded Spout
Date : 1898

Marks : Hallmarked for William Comyns & Sons in London. 1898
Period : Late Victorian
Origin : London. England
Colour : Clear
Body : flattened ovoid shape with faint moulded vertical ribs which impart subtle contouring; plain handle and spout; hinged lid with simple finial

Base : Radial star cut around the edge; broad polished pontil
Glass Type : Lead.
Size :    28.4 cm to top of stopper
Condition : Very good; few bubble inclusions to the body; small impact indentation to the lid where it contacts the handle when open; thumbnail sized flaked chip to the rear of the base rim
Restoration : none
Weight :  998 grams