Exceptional ALEXANDER CRICHTON sterling silver cockatoo claret jug
Similar Sale History
View More Items in Jugs, Carafes & PitchersRelated Jugs, Carafes & Pitchers
More Items in Victorian Jugs, Carafes & Pitchers
View MoreRecommended Tableware & Barware
View MoreItem Details
Description
A Rare Victorian Silver-Mounted Glass "Cockatoo" Claret Jug, Alexander Crichton, London, date letter for 1882, the plain glass body with incised lines suggesting the wings, plain glass scroll handle, on silver base chased with feathers and claws, similarly chased silver neck with hinged head with glass eyes, the crest forming the thumbpiece, gilt interior, fully marked on neck, part marked on head and base maker's mark "AC" for Alexander Crichton. For a similar ( but not identical lot, the one offered here is a male as opposed to a female and is an inch and a half taller than the Sotheby's example) lot, please refer to Sotheby's NY October 18, 2022 Lot# 322 and Sotheby's London November 11, 2019, lot# 148 (sold for a total of 43,750.00 GBP)
Approximate measurements: 13 1/4"H x 8"L x 5"D
Approximate measurements: 13 1/4"H x 8"L x 5"D
Condition
Very minor small surface scratches to silver mounts and glass body. Otherwise excellent age-appropriate condition.
NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.
Deker Auctions does not offer “in-house” shipping or packing services. Please consult any of the following local shippers, or any shipper of your choice for shipping quotes:br
Denis Castaneda Packing Services
(USPS/ Fedex / UPS & others)
(914) 433-9764
dennismagana2417@yahoo.com
The UPS Store #0084
Contact: Larry
(914) 328-2055
store0084@theupsstore.com
The UPS Store # 5527
Contact: Frank Marchesano
(914) 941-4120 (press #9)
store5527@theupsstore.com
In-person pick up is available given 48-hour notice.
NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.
Deker Auctions does not offer “in-house” shipping or packing services. Please consult any of the following local shippers, or any shipper of your choice for shipping quotes:br
Denis Castaneda Packing Services
(USPS/ Fedex / UPS & others)
(914) 433-9764
dennismagana2417@yahoo.com
The UPS Store #0084
Contact: Larry
(914) 328-2055
store0084@theupsstore.com
The UPS Store # 5527
Contact: Frank Marchesano
(914) 941-4120 (press #9)
store5527@theupsstore.com
In-person pick up is available given 48-hour notice.
Buyer's Premium
- 25%
Exceptional ALEXANDER CRICHTON sterling silver cockatoo claret jug
Estimate $9,000 - $12,000
68 bidders are watching this item.
Get approved to bid.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Sleepy Hollow, NY, usSee Policy for Shipping
Local Pickup Available
Payment
Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers
TOP