Quality Sterling Silver & Crystal Glass Mounted, Claret / Water Jug 

Fully Hallmarked, Assayed London, Date Letter U for 1895.

Made By John Grinsell & Sons, Victorian Works, St George, Birmingham, England.

No Monograms or Engravings. 

Lovely / Good Condition 

Volume / Capacity : 875ml or 1.1/2 Imperial Pint  or 30.0 fl oz .

Combined Weight : 798.8 Grams

A fabulous quality Sterling silver & Crystal / glass mounted Claret / water jug, Spherical body complimented by a strong & straight angled handle, Its crystal glass is classical hobnail design which is in excellent order, its base does have a firing mark, which was made by the glass makers cut at the end of blowing to disconnect the body, not broken or cracked , just a small croissant shaped mark, 

The sterling silver collar, hinged lid and handle are of a very heavy gauge sterling silver,  fully stamped with hallmarks ( the U on the collar is slightly rubbed but readable, hallmark on the underside of the lid is perfect. 

Despite its 131 years of age this Claret / water jug is in lovely condition. 

This lovely smaller claret / water jug is the perfect size for a wine drinker easily holding 750 ml ( bottle of wine ) or a Spirit drinker for the accompanying water,

Made by the excellent Silversmiths : John Grinsell & Sons, Victorian Works, St George, Birmingham, England.

Hallmarks Reading As

J.G&S : Lion Passant : Leopards Head London Assay : U  : Date letter for 1895

Hallmarks are situated on the collars exterior and underneath the lid,

Dimensions approximately 

Height (Base to Top of lid )  : 17 cm or 7.87” inch 

Height to top of handle : 16.8 cm or 7.40” inch 

Height to spout : 18.5 cm or 7.37” inch 

Width of Jug including handle : 13.9 cm or 5.32” inch 

Maximum Body Diameter : 12.9 cm or 5.08” inch 

Diameter of Base : 6.8 cm or 3.0 ” inch 

Combined Weight :  798.8 Grams 

Liquid Volume ( approximately )

875 ml 

30 Fluid Ounce 

1.1/2 imperial pints.

Condition 

Excellent condition, Silver work has no dents, or nasty scratches, does have a few very minor dink marks I would guess caused by tapping a glass bottle, silver being very soft these marks are very small and hard to see and doesn’t retract form this pieces beauty, hinge is strong and precise, very heavy duty 6 segment hinge, Sterling silver is bright and shiny without any dull areas, silver mount is solid and perfectly sealed, 

 Crystal glass has no nasty nibbles or cracks, interior is clear of any fogging or pitting, little firing mark on the base button where the glass cutter cut from the rod ( small croissant mark but no damage whatsoever, base is free of any nasty nibbles, cracks, some very light contact surface marks.

The jug stands straight & true, no wobbles. 

There maybe some very fine marks commensurate with age, however they would be very minor on this claret jug.,

Photos 

Apologies for some reflections and shadows, photos were taken in a conservatory, hence the reflections of the sky and glass roof, any dark areas or marks are just reflections.

Please checkout the photos as they are an important part of the description and they will reflect the condition, style and beauty of this rare quality claret / Water Jug 

Postage 

I shall pack very carefully to ensure the safe delivery to its new home and will post by Royal Mail Tracked 24, 1-2 day delivery, (Subject to postage times) 

Overseas buyers are very welcome, please use the attached Global shipping service provided.

Thank you 😊 for looking “ Cheers “ 🥃