Prohibition in America | 100 Years
Prohibition in America | 100 Years
A VICTORIAN SILVER-MOUNTED CLARET JUG | HALL, MARTIN & CO., SHEFFIELD | 1891
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May 21, 04:53 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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A VICTORIAN SILVER-MOUNTED CLARET JUG
1891
the buff-colored earthenware body decorated with a floral rinceau of prunus blossoms in earth colors and gilding, marked under base for Taylor, Tunnicliffe & Co., Ltd., mounted with a plain silver neck and rectangular handle engraved to match the ceramic decoration, marked on mount
Hall, Martin & Co., Sheffield
silver-mounted earthenware
height 8 in.
Japanese design was an extremely strong influence in Europe during the late 19th century, appearing everywhere from Impressionist pictures to Industrial design. On this claret jug, the flecked gold decoration, muted colors, raised linear designs and prunus motifs are all derived from Satsuma wares being imported directly from Japan. The silver mounts were designed and decorated specifically for this ceramic body.