Vintage Large Cut Glass+Silver Plate Carafe Pitcher/ Claret Jug , No Insert

Description

Vintage Large Pressed Glass with Silver Plate hinged cover with a spout and a handle Carafe Pitcher/ Claret Jug , No ice Insert.
Description
Approximate measurements: 14" tall x 5.75" at base (Heavy - weights over 4 pounds)
Excellent condition, I notice no chips or cracks. This is a nice example of a classic claret jug. The cut glass has ribbed three part vertical pattern, trailing down to the wide heavy base, which has a sunburst pattern. The silver plated collar is strong with hinge intact and a fancy scrolled handle.
From around 1740 to 1820 the fashion was to serve claret in either a fully solid glass or a solid silver jug, with the contents being fully hidden. From about 1830 to 1920 the jugs became made of clear lead crystal glass capped with a lifting silver cover and usually a silver handle. These are now very collectable.