LATE VICTORIAN CUT LEAD CRYSTAL CLARET JUG, ENGLAND, c.1890

Crafted from high-brilliance lead crystal, the vessel features a sophisticated combination of deep-cut decorative techniques. The bulbous body is adorned with an intricate sequence of strawberry diamonds and starburst motifs, which transition elegantly into a faceted, tapering neck. The piece is finished with a gracefully arched applied handle and its original, matching stopper. Its heavy gauge and sharp, precise mitre cuts reflect the superior craftsmanship characteristic of the premier Stourbridge glasshouses of the era.

Ht. 10.75 inches (with stopper)