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Silver Claret Jug.

A silver claret jug or decanter is a wine jug made of glass and silver for claret, which is the British name for French red Bordeaux wine. From the introduction of claret to Britain in 1663 specific vessels soon began to be designed to contain the wine and let it "breathe" before consumption. Early examples of claret jugs are usually in green glass (as were the wine bottles themselves) with a pewter lid, usually raised by a simple finger pad.
From around 1740 to 1820 the fashion was to serve claret in either a fully 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 also a silver handle. These are now very collectible. Most took advantage of the ease with which lead crystal can be cut. Less ornate versions were simply frosted. The silver mounted tops incorporated hinged lids, and handles that extended down halfway or to the base. The mounts were often engraved or chased, and the glass bodies were found in many different shapes and varying ornamentation. Some earlier examples were made entirely of silver. The level of craftsmanship and their aesthetic qualities determine their value. Unusual jugs, such as made by Charles Edwards or Christopher Dresser, or examples with fine engraved scenes may command high prices.
The popularity of wine fell after the First World War and did not recover until the 1970s. The re-emergence of wine had a product that was less reliant upon decanting (part of the purpose of the jug) and the fashion was then generally to serve wine straight from the bottle. The purpose of the claret jug is therefore largely gone.
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http://www.claretjugs.com/
http://www.karaffensammler.at/gallery/main.php

https://sha.org/bottle/wine.htm


Dutch silver claret jug.

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The marks; maker's mark VS above XX and office mark/Minerva head with regional assay office letter P in silver mounted top and sword mark in lid
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Claret jug or decanter, cut glass with embossed silver mounted top, incorporated hinged lid, embossed silver Bearded Man spout, the lid possibly shaped like a medieval Jewish pointed cap.
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Maker’s mark VS above XX for; Jac. van Straten, registered in Hoorn 1901/1938, this particular mark used 1901-1918, regional assay office letter P for Alkmaar, no standard mark and no year letter found. The sword mark found in lid. Made circa 1905. Weight 645 cm, height 28 cm, carafe including neck 25 cm. Content 490 ml.

Kosher wine is seen as the 'gift of God' and is intended for the Jewish people during special and holy moments. Wine is kosher only when no non-Orthodox Jewish people have come into contact with the wine; from production to serving


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