Topic: Georgian claret jug identity?

[BRADBURY7308]

HI could anybody tell me if this is a georgian claret jug its 9" tall a large polished pontil to base with lots of wear to its extremities, Doesnt appear to have any marks where you might expect there to be if it had a stopper. The quality appears very high with lots of detail. would love to know who or where it was made and its age maybe if its worth much it was bought for £2 at a charity shop. First post high all.

[glass]

This is a nice claret jug, I would say it dates Regency c1820, It has flute cutting, applied plain neck rings and strap handle. Neck rings are not only for decoration, they are there to help you get a good grip so they are not seen as often on claret jugs as they are on decanters. Your jug can also be dated by the handle. The handle on your jug has been applied at the top, then pulled over and down, later jugs will have their handle applied to the bottom and pulled up.

Cheers

[Andy]

Its nice, tricky to be sure, the 3 neck rings, do they look applied seperately, maybe with a join somewhere
on the ring, , that would be old! or do the rings appear to be all part of the neck, and solid ? In which case,
a later copy.

Andy.

(ive just noticed Glass's reply,
who thinks the photo shows applied neck rings, meaning its more likely older. What do you think?)

[BRADBURY7308]

Hi thanks for the reply i do believe they were applied later as they are not applied spot on square to the neck each is a little different in perspective to the neck, im unsure weather it may have had a stopper as there is no wear, I guess its a nice find anyway and from the research ive done seems a little less common then claret jugs with metal applied also to them i thought it may have been from the regency period deep down also thanks the information is great! :hiclp: