Claret Jug
1839-1840 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Claret jug, silver-gilt and glass, London hallmarks for 1839-40, mark of Mortimer and Hunt.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Glass, mounted with silver gilt vines and vine handle |
| Brief description | Claret jug, silver-gilt and glass, London hallmarks for 1839-40, mark of Mortimer and Hunt. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | John S Hunt of Mortimer and Hunt; Marks under lip: maker, sterling, date, leopard, duty; Lid: date, sterling, duty |
| Object history | By the 19th century jugs for decanting fine wines were often of glass mounted with silver. The author of "The Habits of Good Society" (1859) declared, "Great care should be taken in decanting wine, so as not to shake or cork it. Claret appears in a glass jug ..." The grape and vine decoration of the silver-gilt mounts reflects the use of the jug. John Mortimer and John Hunt and his son John were in partnership from 1839 - 1843. This silversmithing firm, begun by Paul Storr, was one of the most important and dynamic businesses at the top end of the London trade in the 19th century. Eminent artists designed work for the firm which was shown at a number of International Exhibitions. |
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| Accession number | M.19A-1963 |
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| Record created | March 3, 2004 |
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