{"product_id":"late-victorian-english-claret-jug-stourbridge-reeded-handle-twisted-stem-daisy-engraving","title":"Late Victorian English Claret Jug: Stourbridge, Reeded Handle, Twisted Stem, Daisy Engraving","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional, authentic late Victorian to early Edwardian English hand-blown glass claret jug decanter, dating to circa 1890–1910, likely by Stourbridge manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis footed ewer showcases premium hand-crafted techniques from the height of the British Stourbridge art glass eras. Features a perfectly matching, original precision-ground stopper with integrated engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulbous clear glass body meticulously detailed with hand-executed, copper-wheel engraved daisy or marguerite blossoms, and delicate stylised foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparately formed, hand-applied reeded celery-style loop handle featuring a beautifully crimped lower terminal. The body is joined to the foot via a classic twisted or wrythen stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base features a professionally ground and highly polished pontil mark, indicative of superior manufacturing. Original to the piece stopper with matching engraving on the finial and a precision-ground joint ensuring an airtight fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured during a transitional chemical era using manganese as a decoloriser, giving the glass a highly desirable, slightly darker antique patina in natural light. When exposed to a UV light source, trace elements yield a faint yellow-peachy fluorescence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarkings: Unsigned\/unmarked, as was standard for utility art glassware of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition Report: Excellent antique condition with no chips, cracks, or structural repairs with only minor historic mineral residue or cloudiness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Under the Oak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56955071004998,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/1628\/9606\/files\/IMG-20260713_143210966_2.jpg?v=1784046995","url":"https:\/\/undertheoakvintage.com\/products\/late-victorian-english-claret-jug-stourbridge-reeded-handle-twisted-stem-daisy-engraving","provider":"Under the Oak","version":"1.0","type":"link"}