RARE EXCEPTIONAL MID 19TH CENTURY BRONZE ASKOS CLARET JUG

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RARE EXCEPTIONAL MID 19TH CENTURY BRONZE ASKOS CLARET JUG:
$1800.00

I am selling a family estate and will be listing many fantastic antiques, art and estate items.

This is an antique circa mid 19th century heavy bronze Askos jug. This is not a recent reproduction as you can see from the finely detailed putti and goats. Originally an askos vessel was used by the ancient Greeks for carrying and pouring oils and wine. The form was revived in the 1830\'s as a claret jug.

The askos form of claret jug re-appeared on various occasions during the 18th and 19th century.

The bladder-shaped body has a stylised acanthus leaf-wrapped handle, trifurcated at the top and supported below with a winged putto holding a cup. The pouring rim is flanked by two reclining goats, realistically modeled. The jug is in excellent antique condition with a fantastic patina.It dates to circa 1840-1850. It is very heavy at 3 1/2 pounds of solid bronze.

Dimensions: 8\" long,7 1/4\"tall

Below is a similar Askos jug that sold at sale. Please note that the Askos for sale is the one above in the photos. I guarantee that all items are as described or a full refund will be given minus shipping costs.Otherwise, as I am selling an estate, all sales are final. Shipping includes handling, full insurance, packing materials, signature confirmation, and tracking. No international shipping.

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An Italian patinated bronze, \"Askos\" Claret Jug, late 18th/early 19th century; $3900.00