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| Product Code | MHCCNCCA2654 |
| Product Name | Victorian Sterling Silver Claret Jug, Sheffield 1867, Retailed by Charles Nephew & Co of Calcutta |
| Product Description | |
Victorian Neoclassical inspired sterling silver claret jug, English hallmarks for Sheffield 1867. From the silversmiths Martin, Hall & Co. (Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall) of Shrewsbury Works, Sheffield, England. The claret jug is further identified on the base as being made for retail by Charles Nephew & Co. of Calcutta (present day Kolkata, West Bengal, India). Charles Nephew & Co. was active circa 1848-1870. The neoclassical inspired urn form claret jug rises from an acanthus leaf decorated pedestal foot, ornately festooned with ribbons and bows in both engraved and repousse work, with a naturalistic vine handle. The claret jug is monogrammed “JTS” in Old English font. 13” (33cm) high, 6” (15.3cm) diameter at the widest. | |
