Richardsons Glass Claret Jug c1890

Description

Heading : Glass claret jug
Date : c1890
Period : Victorian
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Stopper : Original spire with cross cut diamonds
Neck : Prism and slice cut with applied slice cut handle
Bowl Features : Sharp Cross Cut Diamonds
Foot : Petal Cut
Pontil Star cut
Glass Type : Lead
Sizes : 14 inches tall and approx 4 3/4 inch diameter
Condition : Excellent. tiny nibble on stopper
Restoration : None
Weight : 1685 grams

Additional Information : Made by the Richardson company in Stourbridge England in the 2^nd half of the 19^th century. Very similar examples with petal cut feet and the same cutting style cutting can be seen in the book “British Glass 1800-1914 by Charles R Hajdamach’ on page 371 and are attributed to Richardsons. The quality of the workmanship is excellent.