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Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted 'Bird' Claret Jug by Asprey & Co Ltd - Vintage (1961)

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver moulded glass claret jug in the form of a bird; an addition to our wine and drink related collection

SKU: A9361

Price: £1,895.00

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Description

This exceptional vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver mounted blown glass claret jug has been modelled in the form of a seated bird.

This impressive vintage claret jug is fitted with an impressive hallmarked English sterling silver mount and shaped spout in the form of a beak.

The mount incorporates a hallmarked hinged cover in the form of the upper portion of the bird's head.

The cover retains the original bead eyes.

The vintage shaped glass body is embellished with simplified tiered feather designs and incorporates a draw hole to ease the liquids release through the tilting, pouring action.

This vintage silver and glass claret jug was crafted by the renowned London silversmiths Asprey & Co Ltd.

View the complete collection of silver mounted glass at AC Silver

Maker: Asprey & Co Ltd

Date: 1961

Origin: London, England

Condition

This vintage silver and glass claret jug is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.

The glass body and bead eyes are in perfect condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the mount and part hallmarks to the interior of the cover are all very clear; the first portion of the maker's mark has wear but remains legible.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage glassware.

Dimensions

Length from back of tail to tip of beak 20.9cm/8.2"

Width 9.6cm/3.8"

Height 13.7cm/5.4"

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