A Victorian silver slender baluster claret jug by Barnard & Sons Ltd (John, Edward, Walter & John Barnard), London 1870, a butterfly finial to the hinged cover about to be pounced on the the entwined snake handle, engraved with three oval panels, one presentation inscribed, one with Mercury bringing Pandora to Earth after John Flaxman and the other a lady with attendants, anthemion and palmettes to the ground, on a conical foot, 34cm (13 1/2in) high, 882g (28.35 oz) Condition Report: Marks generally clear Slightly wobbles Engraving crisp Hinge tight No signs of repair Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer