A WILLIAM IV CUT-GLASS CLARET JUG, CIRCA 1835

A WILLIAM IV CUT-GLASS CLARET JUG, CIRCA 1835

of askos form, the neck prism cut, the body cut with wings and broad flutes, applied with a strap handle, the base cut with a sunburst

The present claret jug is based on an Ancient Greek pottery form, the askos was a vessel used for pouring small amounts of liquid, usually oil. The form was popular amongst 19th century glass and silvermakers.

21cm. high, 23cm. wide; 8¼in., 9in.

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