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Antique Silver Victorian Claret Jug made in c.1895

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A late 19th century antique silver (.800 standard) claret jug which is very much in the Arts and Crafts style and has a hand cut tapering crystal body.

Date 1895
Made By Alfred Pollak
Location Prague
Stock Number W198x29

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W198x29
Date:
1895
Maker: Alfred Pollak
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Description

A late 19th century antique silver (.800 standard) claret jug which is very much in the Arts and Crafts style and has a hand cut tapering crystal body.

The jug is in excellent condition.

The jug was made in c. 1895 by Alfred Pollak of Prague (1878 – 1922), who was the court jeweller to Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria.

Pollak opened his branch in Prague in 1878 and then opened another branch in Budapest in 1892. In 1896, he opened a branch in Vienna where he became court supplier to The Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria. He closed in 1922.

Dimensions: height to thumbpiece 28.8 cm

Maker
Alfred Pollak

Alfred Pollak opened his branch in Prague in 1878 and then opened another in Budapest in 1892.

In 1896, he opened a branch in Vienna where he became court supplier to Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria.

He closed in 1922.

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Delivery Charges:
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For Europe £30.00
For the rest of World £50.00
The charges are subject to change

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