Lot 639
  • 639

A Victorian novelty silver-mounted baby seal claret jug, Alexander Crichton, London, 1881

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Silver, Glass
  • 32.5cm., 12 3/4 in. long
realistically modelled seated, plain glass body, the hinged cover with inset glass eyes, engraved Patent Office Registration mark to tail

Condition

Hallmarked to cover, neck, handle mount and tail; marks to handle a little rubbed but legible. Light surface wear to engraved detail. Good condition overall.
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