A MID VICTORIAN CLARET JUG

A MID VICTORIAN CLARET JUG, possibly William Smiley, London 1860, of vase form, the hinged cover with cast fruiting vine knop and naturalistic entwined twig handle, chased with a band of scrolling foliage enclosing a (now) vacant rococo cartouche, on a low domed pedestal foot, 11 1/2" high over handle, 21ozs 16dwts (Illustrated) (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)