John Smyth of Dublin Pitchers

An impressive pair of Antique Irish sterling silver Claret jugs in a traditional Armada Style. This matched pair of Armada Wine Ewers feature rich and ornate chased and applied detailing over the entire body of the jug. These chased decorative elements include mythical figures, floral and foliate elements, scroll details and bands of detailed patterns. The Wine Jugs each have a pair of plain cartouches on the body and a small cartouche on the neck below the lip of the spout. The Jugs each have an applied leopards head opposite the handle. Each Claret Jug has a hinged lid which can be opened by the lever handle. The Jugs are a matched pair, both made in Dublin, Ireland. One is very slightly taller than the other, but are otherwise a close pair. One Jug made in Dublin in 1877 by John Smythe (retailed by Elkington & Co) and one in 1880 by West & Sons. Approx. Total Weight - 2704g / 86.95oz Approx. Height 1877 Jug - 37.8cm Approx. Height 1880 Jug - 38.4cm These Irish Armada Jugs are in excellent condition with no damage. The Victorian Claret Jugs...