Topic: Drip cup claret jug - Pargeter & Jones, RD 282496, 20 May 1874 – Parcel 10?

[Paul S.]

I should take several m  -  and then some.              Obviously I was maligning the museum's info. a bit too quick.

I'm a little confused though  -  Fred has commented about engraving, although there seem to be other comments about etching?

Barbara Morris - sadly no longer with us  -  was a very big cheese at the V. & A. post 1945, and it seems from the blurb in the link that the lady bequeathed these pieces to the museum, and very choice pieces they are.

[flying free]

The comments at the B M say the patent was for the drip ring - at least as I understand it.  Therefore might there  have been design variations i.e. the handle for example?
m

[flying free]

Paul, are you referring to the comment 'acid etched' next to 'Inscription'?  I think that means the mark is acid etched.  If you are not, I apologise.
m

[agincourt17]

I would imagine that embellishments to a customer’s requirements were easily accommodated for such prestigious pieces (for an appropriately increased price, of course), and I think the ribbed shell handle sits well with the beautiful body decoration. (which looks like fine, and expensive, copper wheel engraving to me).

Fred.

[Paul S.]

nope  -  I think you're right m  .....      the pix aren't too clear at that magnification, but looking again it does appear that the decoaration is engraved, so it must refer to the mark.