Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Glass, Room 131

The Elgin Claret Jug

Jug and Stopper
1878 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Jug and stopper, engraved decoration, based on the Elgin Marbles, by Frederick Kny, Thomas Webb & Sons, Stourbridge, England 1878


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Decanter
  • Stopper
TitleThe Elgin Claret Jug
Materials and techniques
engraved glass
Brief description
Jug and stopper, engraved decoration, based on the Elgin Marbles, by Frederick Kny, Thomas Webb & Sons, Stourbridge, England 1878
Dimensions
  • Height: 36.2cm
Note: with stopper
Other number
9224 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
C.32-1960

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Record createdDecember 15, 1999
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