A Victorian silver mounted claret jug, the bulbous wrythen glass body and stopper with faceted neck rising to the beaded collar, tapered handle and standing on a conforming circular foot. Hallmarked Hukin & Heath (John Thomas Heath & John Hartshorne Middleton) Birmingham 1889. Maximum height 15 inches (38 cm).
The lot displays general scratches, marks wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. Solder repair to base. Wobbles. Glass overall in good condition with minor abrasions. Hallmarks worn to foot and clear to the collar.