Antique Victorian Silver Mounted Claret Jug
Antique Victorian Silver Mounted Claret Jug
image
image
image
image
image
image
image
image
image
image
image

Item Sold

Antique Silver Victorian Mounted Claret Jug made in 1858

Sold

Maker: John Figg

An excellent Victorian sterling silver mounted claret jug. The hinged lid has a lion rampant thumb-piece holding a shield, which is engraved with the crest of Admiral Thomas Mangles Martin.

Date 1858
Made By John Figg
Location London
Stock Number W178x35

Out of stock

W178x35
Date:
1858
Maker: John Figg
Sold
Description

An excellent antique Victorian sterling silver mounted claret jug. The glass body of the jug is of tapering circular bellied form, and the glass is etched with trailing grapevines and foliate decoration.

The silver mount has a beaded border and bacchus masks on a matted background, interspersed with fruit and foliage. The scroll handle is engraved with fruit and foliage to complement the mount.

The hinged lid has a lion rampant thumb-piece holding a shield, which is engraved with the crest of Admiral Thomas Mangles Martin.

Dimensions: height 27.8 cm, base at widest part 13.97 cm

Provenance: Admiral Thomas Hutchinson Mangles Martin, of Bitterne Lodge, Bitterne, Southampton.

Motto: “Fide et clementia” – faith and mercy

Maker
John Figg

London silversmith. Apprenticed to William Elliott 1826, free 1833. First mark as plate worker, 1834. Second mark (2 sizes), 1838.

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