This item is an antique cut glass and silver-plated claret jug, commonly dating from the Victorian or Edwardian period. It features a hinged silver mount typically decorated with a mask of Bacchus (the Roman god of wine) at the spout. The body is made of clear cut crystal glass, often with intricate diamond, hobnail, or star cutting patterns. These jugs were designed to decant and serve red wine, letting it "breathe" before consumption.
