A Victorian Silver Mounted Claret Jug
A Victorian Silver Mounted Claret Jug

Item Sold

Antique Silver Mounted Claret Jug made in 1893

Sold

This fine antique Victorian, English cut glass and sterling silver mounted claret jug is of tapering, cylindrical, bulbous form.

Date 1893
Made By John Grinsell & Sons
Location London
Stock Number W157x14

Out of stock

W157x14
Date:
1893
Maker: John Grinsell & Sons
Sold
Description

This fine antique Victorian, English cut glass and sterling silver mounted claret jug is of tapering, cylindrical, bulbous form.

The lower supporting girdle is plain and hallmarked.

The mounts are ornately embossed with a stylised Bacchus as the lip and, on either side, has a Satyr head surrounded by vines and leaves. The thumbpiece is a lion holding a shield.

The mount is hallmarked on the side and inside of the lid.

The glass is plain with a star-shaped base.

Dimensions: height (to the top of the lion) 28 cm

Maker
John Grinsell & Sons

Originally Grinsell & Bourne, the business took on this name in 1871 after the original partnership dissolved. They were manufacturing silversmiths based in Birmingham.

John Grinsell went into business with his four sons in 1871, and they had manufacturing workshops in Birmingham, as well as show rooms in Holborn Circus, London and in Glasgow. They made a range of silver-mounted glass and stoneware, including lock-up liquor frames, biscuit boxes, butter dishes, cups, cruet frames, flagons, and salad bowls.

They registered their trademark a “Cupid standing on a scroll” in 1879. Around 1905, they registered as a limited company under the name John Grinsell & Sons Ltd. They were later bought by Barker Ellis & Co. Ltd which finally went into administration in 1992.

Delivery Details

We provide worldwide postage/shipping and everything is fully tracked and insured. Purchases will be sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery, FedEx, Parcel Force, A-Z couriers; other delivery providers may be used in extenuating circumstances. We deliver to the address provided at the time of purchase but not to PO addresses, as a signature is required upon delivery.

Some countries levy import duties and local taxes. Payment of these is the purchaser’s responsibility and beyond the control of William Walter Antiques Ltd. When the container has reached the destination country, a customs representative will contact you for payment prior to delivery.

Import restrictions are applicable to some destinations, especially the import of products containing materials such as ivory and tortoiseshell. We cannot accept orders requiring shipment to any countries which implement such controls.

All items are checked and photographed prior to packaging, and we aim to dispatch 1-3 days after receiving cleared payment.

Delivery Charges:
For the UK £15.00
For Europe £30.00
For the rest of World £50.00
The charges are subject to change

About William Walter Antiques

At the heart of William Walter Antiques is our dedication to providing our customers with beautiful silver of supreme quality, which celebrates all that is precious about sterling silver. Customer service also being paramount, our long-standing, devoted staff team go above and beyond the call of duty for all our clients. We believe it is this combination of passion and commitment that has kept our customers with us for many years.

How to buy

We accept credit/debit cards or bank transfer. Please submit an enquiry below or contact us on:

Phone Number
+44 (0) 207 242 3248

Email
[email protected]

Visit us at the London Silver Vaults
William Walter Antiques,
London Silver Vaults,
53-64 Chancery Lane,
London, WC2A 1QS

Opening Hours
Mon – Fri: 10:00 – 17:00
Sat: 09:00 – 12.30

Would you like something similar?

Create an alert for a similar product

    I consent to receive future marketing