STUNNING Thirsty Dragon SILVER WINE EWER London 1883 DLI regiment Claret pitcher

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STUNNING Thirsty Dragon SILVER WINE EWER London 1883 DLI regiment Claret pitcher:
$3389.91

We are offering for salea fantastic quality silver wine jug with the handle in the form of a superb cast thirsty Chinese dragon peering in to the top of the ewer or pitcher.

The interior of the ewer is gilt and the exterior is lavishly decorated with engraved foliage. Thisarmy regimentalclaret jug was given to the 3rd Battalion of the Durham Light Infantry in 1885 by a former Captain. The inscription reads \"Presented by Captain & Honorary Major H. Cheesbyne Molyneux to his brother officers on leaving the regiment 6th March 1885\". The neck also bears the bugle insignia of the DLI.

This outstanding quality jug is in excellent condition.

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MEASUREMENTS: 37cm (14.5\") high; 963grams (31tr.oz.)weight

MARKS: Full set of English hallmarks (guaranteeing Sterling 925 standard silver) for London 1883, madeby Joseph, Albert, Horace & Ethelbert Savory.

CONDITION: Excellent.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any further questions. Good luck, Gary.

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