ANTIQUE 19thC GERMAN SOLID SILVER & GLASS PAIR OF MASSIVE CLARET JUGS c.1895
19th Century pair of German Silver & Amber Glass impressively large wine claret jugs, magnificent and highly decorative, made in the Renaissance style, the amber-glass body is beautifully cut, the silver mount is profusely chased with scrolling foliage and masks in relief, hinged cover with lion rampant holding a shield. Hallmarked German Silver (800+ Standard), Heilbronn, year 1890's, Maker's mark "eagle", for Bruckmann & Sohne.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A2478
19th Century pair of German Silver & Amber Glass impressively large wine claret jugs, magnificent and highly decorative, made in the Renaissance style, the amber-glass body is beautifully cut, the silver mount is profusely chased with scrolling foliage and masks in relief, hinged cover with lion rampant holding a shield. Hallmarked German Silver (800+ Standard), Heilbronn, year 1890's, Maker's mark "eagle", for Bruckmann & Sohne.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A2478
19th Century pair of German Silver & Amber Glass impressively large wine claret jugs, magnificent and highly decorative, made in the Renaissance style, the amber-glass body is beautifully cut, the silver mount is profusely chased with scrolling foliage and masks in relief, hinged cover with lion rampant holding a shield. Hallmarked German Silver (800+ Standard), Heilbronn, year 1890's, Maker's mark "eagle", for Bruckmann & Sohne.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A2478
Description
Antique 19th Century pair of German Solid Silver & Amber Glass impressively large wine claret jugs, magnificent and highly decorative, made in the Renaissance style, the amber-glass body is beautifully cut, the silver mount is profusely chased with scrolling foliage and masks in relief, hinged cover with lion rampant holding a shield. Each base is Hallmarked German Silver (800 Standard silver purity), Heilbronn, year 1890's, Maker's mark "eagle", for Bruckmann & Sohne, fine manufacturers active in 1888-1910.
Condition
In Great Condition - no damage.
Size
Height (Each): 41cm
Width (Each): 18.5 x 11.2cm
Weight: 3330g