Antique Victorian Hand-Painted Emerald Green Glass Claret Jug

Antique Victorian Hand-Painted Emerald Green Glass Claret Jug 
A fine Victorian emerald green glass claret jug, hand-blown and decorated with delicate painted and gilt floral motifs. 
The body is richly coloured in a vibrant emerald green, with a clear applied handle and a faceted stopper. 
The gilded and enamelled flowers are gracefully arranged across the bulbous lower section, adding a decorative and painterly touch typical of late 19th-century glassware. 
The base is finished with a polished pontil mark, further indicating its hand-crafted origin. 

Date: Victorian period, c. late 19th century 

Height: 27 cm 
Diameter: 12.5 cm 

Condition: Good antique condition. 
No chips to the emerald green glass. 
Minor nibble to the base of the stopper, as shown. 
Light wear to the paintwork and gilding consistent with age.