A ruby glass and silver plate claret jug, 20th century, marked…
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A ruby glass and silver plate claret jug, 20th century, marked electroplate and maker's mark Nj and D with flower mark, the tapering ruby glass vessel with plated mounts in the Renaissance revival manner with a mask and shell form spout, a scrolling handle and shell form thumbpiece, with maker's mark to collar, and faint stencil mark of a Crown to the base. Height 31 cm

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  • Scallop / Shell Motif - The shell motif has been used in furniture and decorative arts for centuries. In ancient Greece and Rome, shells were often used as decorative elements on furniture and in mosaics. The scallop or cockleshell are the most commonly used. During the Renaissance, the shell motif became popular in furniture and architecture, as the ornate decoration was seen as a symbol of wealth and luxury. In the 18th century, the Rococo style of furniture and decorative arts featured an abundance of shell motifs, and it was used by Thomas Chippendale and as a feature on Queen Anne style cabriole legs. In the 19th century, the shell motif was incorporated into Victorian furniture and decorative items, and often a representation of the the conch shell was inlaid into furniture.

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