Historicism - jug - E. 19th century, Historicism, olive green glass, large jug, round multi-profiled stand, globular body with fused berry scales, ovoid body with surrounding floral painting in black solder and gold, tall narrow neck with drawn snout, thread and berry scales fusion, attached handle, matching stopper, gold rim, min. rubbed, manufacturing condition, bubble inclusions, min. chips to base, min. age wear, 51 cm, slightly worn, minor missing parts, slight signs of age, on metal base. bubble inclusions, min. chips to the stand, min. signs of age, 51 cm

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