A rare Lee & Wigfull claret jug in the form of an Ornamental Duck,
The glass body finely engraved the silver collar embossed with feathers.
Hallmarked: Sheffield 1894.
Makers: Lee & Wigfull.
Excellent condition.
Height: 18cm
Lee & Wigfull founded in 1871 by George Lee and Henry Wigfull. By 1881 the company employed 50 men and 50 women. They had an office in London and exported to Australisia.
In 1880 Lee & Wigfull was awarded a first-class award at the Melbourne International exhibition, by the 1890's the firm had agencies in Melbourne, Sydney and Dunedin.
Reference: Sothebys.Important English Furniture And Silver