Claret jug
George Sissons
Category
Silver
Date
1875
Materials
Glass, Silver, Silver-gilt
Measurements
260 mm (H)
Place of origin
Sheffield
Order this imageCollection
Kingston Lacy Estate, Dorset
NT 1257276
Summary
Victorian claret jug, the melon shaped glass body etched with birds on a dish of flowers within angular strapwork (the design repeated in four panels and echoed in the silver gilt mounts with a similar design engraved and repousse around the neck), the domed cover with pierced thumbpiece and with angular scroll handle.
Makers and roles
George Sissons, silversmith William Sissons