07-19-201407-19-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2740BBoston
July 19, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Victorian Sterling Silver-mounted Glass Claret Jug

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$1,599$1,300
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2740BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 19, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Victorian Sterling Silver-mounted Glass Claret Jug, London, 1863-64, John Wilmin Figg, maker, Chapple & Mantell, retailer, the glass body with star-cut base and etched stars throughout, the mount to the neck with grotesque masks within a shield cartouche with pendant fruit, the lid with a lion rampant finial, and foot with masks and fruit, ht. 11 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Lion finial possibly missing shield. May have originally been gold-washed, only traces to interior lid and underside of foot remain. Minor usage wear throughout. Minor nicks to silver foot and underside of glass. Area within inner rim of lid with very minor metal fatigue (not visible)


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Keywords

London, Chapple & Mantell, minor metal fatigue