This exquisite ruby glass jug by Elkington & Co. is mounted with gilt silver in a finely detailed grapevine motif, signaling its intended use as a wine decanter. The vibrant red glass is precisely cut to exceptional caliber, while the silver mounts are intricately rendered, with broad leaves, twisting vines and clusters of grapes applied to both the body and lid. The rich cranberry coloration is achieved through the addition of gold to the molten glass, a costly process that made ruby glass items such as this rare and produced in far smaller quantities than ordinary clear glass vessels.
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6 Comments
This is so pretty! I wish places made items this pretty again. The modern style had it's place, but a few pieces like this would be so fun.
Stop handling it, increases the probability you could slip and drop it! 😮
$8850
Very Esquisto 👌🥸
You guys never give the value of these items it's maddening
I Dream of Jeannie bottle Lucky.