Lot 698 , A Victorian novelty nickel mounted glass claret jug, modelled as a walrus, height 20.5cm.

A Victorian novelty nickel mounted glass claret jug, modelled as a walrus, (ex silver plated?), with ivory tusks and glass eyes, height 20.5cm.
Estimate £400-600

The lid is a little loose in situ. Most likely was onec silver plated?? There doesn't appear to be any visible damge to the glass but cannot be certain about beneath to the collar on the interior of the neck.


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Sold for £1,100