EXCEPTIONAL VICTORIAN Sterling SILVER CLARET JUG 1872 (924) woman's_cross Quality like this is rarely

Quality like this is rarely found

A matching diamond anchors the topaz gem of the surmount

a lozenge with 750 for 18k gold

Raised modelled linen folds

EXCEPTIONAL VICTORIAN Sterling SILVER CLARET JUG 1872 (924) woman's_cross Quality like this is rarelyExceptional Victorian sterling silver claret jug, Sheffield, 1872. 11 7 8inches high. Weighs 30oz. Round domed base with repousse floral and scrolling patterns. Ovoid body richly chased and engraved with panels of repousse trailing vines, grapes & leaves and c scrolls, the latter forming a large cartouche front and back with gargoyle mask heads above them. Elegant rounded neck leads to marvelous bill like spout with conforming hinged lid. Beaded rim.