Antique mid-19th century Victorian solid silver magnificent wine jug, very large, baluster form, the body engraved with foliate strapwork and applied with an entwined snake handle, the hinged cover applied with a butterfly, the front engraved with a presentation, dated Nov 1863. Hallmarked English Silver (925 Standard), London, year 1863 (h), Maker's mark JEWJB (Barnard & Sons Ltd), also with patent registration for 1854. Wear consistent with age and use.