A Pair of Victorian silver-mounted glass novelty claret-jugs
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A Pair of Victorian silver-mounted glass novelty claret-jugs

MARK OF HENRY WILLIAM CURRY, LONDON, 1881

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A Pair of Victorian silver-mounted glass novelty claret-jugs
Mark of Henry William Curry, London, 1881
Each formed as an owl, with cast silver feet held by a plain band, with silver neck and head mounts, the mounts realistically chased with plummage, the head-mount with hinged face with internal counter-weight, each with yellow and black glass eyes, one slightly closed, the plain glass bodies with scroll handle, the foot-mounts with patent registration mark, marked on mounts and face
9½in. (24cm.) and 10¼in. (26cm.) high (2)
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

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