Silver Topped Glass Claret Jug monogram-E.R-J. A splendid silver cigar rest

A splendid silver cigar rest and ashtray by Asprey of Bond Street

25cm/8 inches (height)

ceramic butter and preserve pots

They commissioned designs from some of the most gifted industrial designers and architects to produce stylish and avant garde ranges for Christofle

who made for many of the great retailers of the day including Garrard and later Asprey

Silver Topped Glass Claret Jug monogram-E.R-J. A splendid silver cigar restSilver topped claret jug with star cut to the base of the spherical glass body. By John Grinsell and Sons, hallmarked Birmingham 1892. Deceptive in that, although modest looking in size, it will hold a full bottle of wine. Dimensions: 16. 75cm 6 inches (height) x 12cm 4 inches (diameter).