Antique England James Dixon & Sons Sheffield Silver Etched Glass Ewer Claret Jug

Description

We are delighted to offer for sale an Exceptional!! Rare and Important Circa 1860 England,Sheffield *James Dixon & Sons* Silverplated with etched glass Ewer Claret Jug. The piece having a fabulous!! intricate Silverplated Mythological figural handle, cover and spout.The glass body of the Ewer having superb!! etched design of flowers and leaves all around. J Dixon & Sons (James Dixon & Sons), founded 1806 in Sheffield, was one of the major British manufacturers of the Industrial Revolution. They were manufacturers of pewterware, electroplated Britannia metal, silverware and electroplated nickel silver. Their products included hundreds of items for use in the kitchen (e.g. bowls, cutting-tools) and the dining room (e.g. tea services, cocktail shakers and mixers) as well as items such as candlesticks. They were a world leader in manufacturing shooting accessories through nineteenth century and exported powder flasks in large quantities to America, They were known as whistle makers, which like most of their products were of outstanding quality; they were one of the 4 great whistle makers, the others being W Dowler & Sons, J Stevens & Son & T Yates. It was located first at Silver Street (1806), Cornish Place (1822) Sheffield . Their registered trade mark since 1879 was a Trumpet with a Banner hanging from it. Although registered in 1879, the "Trumpet with Banner" logo was used at times before registration and appears on some of their silver plate pieces. They were one of the foremost names in EPNS and sterling silver tableware including silver tea services and hollowware pieces. They also made silverware serving pieces and had a wide catalogue of patterns. Their tea sets and hollowware pieces produced in silver are very valuable as antiques. Indeed a very impressive and attractive Piece that will make a collector very very happy!. Measurements: The Ewer measures approx. 11" (28cm) Tall x approx. 6-1/4" (15.9cm) Wide (Overall from spout to handle) and approx. 5-1/2" (14cm) in Depth. Condition Report: We do our very best to describe the condition to the best of our knowledge. The overall condition of the piece is excellent Estate condition and presents extremelly well!!. Check all our pictures and close-up they are part of our description and PLEASE ask all questions and concern that you have about this piece before bidding or buying. Please read all of the description and terms of sale.
Antique England James Dixon & Sons Sheffield Silver Etched Glass Ewer Claret Jug
Exceptional!! Rare and Important Antique England  *James Dixon & Sons* Sheffield Silverplated And Etched Glass Ewer Claret Jug.
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Description
We are delighted to offer for sale an Exceptional!! Rare and Important Circa 1860 England,Sheffield *James Dixon & Sons* Silverplated with etched glass Ewer Claret Jug.
The piece having a fabulous!! intricate Silverplated Mythological figural handle, cover and spout.The glass body of the Ewer having superb!! etched design of flowers and leaves all around.
J Dixon & Sons (James Dixon & Sons), founded 1806 in Sheffield, was one of the major British manufacturers of the Industrial Revolution. They were manufacturers of pewterware, electroplated Britannia metal, silverware and electroplated nickel silver. Their products included hundreds of items for use in the kitchen (e.g. bowls, cutting-tools) and the dining room (e.g. tea services, cocktail shakers and mixers) as well as items such as candlesticks. They were a world leader in manufacturing shooting accessories through nineteenth century and exported powder flasks in large quantities to America, They were known as whistle makers, which like most of their products were of outstanding quality; they were one of the 4 great whistle makers, the others being W Dowler & Sons, J Stevens & Son & T Yates.
It was located first at Silver Street (1806), Cornish Place (1822) Sheffield .
Their registered trade mark since 1879 was a Trumpet with a Banner hanging from it. Although registered in 1879, the "Trumpet with Banner" logo was used at times before registration and appears on some of their silver plate pieces. They were one of the foremost names in EPNS and sterling silver tableware including silver tea services and hollowware pieces. They also made silverware serving pieces and had a wide catalogue of patterns. Their tea sets and hollowware pieces produced in silver are very valuable as antiques.
Indeed a very impressive and attractive Piece that will make a collector very very happy!.
Measurements:
The Ewer measures approx. 11" (28cm) Tall x approx. 6-1/4" (15.9cm) Wide (Overall from spout to handle) and approx.  5-1/2" (14cm) in Depth.
Condition Report:
We do our very best to describe the condition to the best of our knowledge.
The overall condition of the piece is excellent Estate condition and presents extremelly well!!.
Check all our pictures and close-up they are part of our description and PLEASE ask all questions and concern that you have about this piece before bidding or buying.
Please read all of the description and terms of sale.
Payment
Payment is expected after the item is sold.
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No shipping to the Soviet Union.
Terms of Sale
About Us
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We are a husband and wife team of antique collectors and sellers for the last 33 years.In our Ebay shop you will find hand picked antiques and collectibles that we select to share with our customers in the USA and around the World,we try to select the finest for a fair price.
Customer satisfaction is the most important rule in our shop,you the customer will always be first.
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