Christopher Dresser (1834-1904), an electroplated claret jug, model number 16587, made by Elkington & Co Designed c.1865, Late 19th Century, stamped maker's shield mark E & Co, with 'Elkington' struck through, numbered 16587 and 2B13127 Of bulbous form with broad neck, the lid hinged in two places, the handle embossed with stylised decoration 23.5 cm high NOTE: Christie's London, British and Continental Decorative Arts, 12th May 1999, lot 212 (similar claret jug with matching finial illustrated with a drawing from Dresser's Notebook and numbered 16587) There is a solder repair near the bottom on the side. On the inside there is a repair to the lower end of the handle and on the seam above, these are not evident from the outside. There are some dents, scratches and abrasions to exterior surfaces and aging to the interior. Wear to base. Main hinge wobbles a little.