Claret Collection

Wine expert at Tanners Wine Merchants, Shrewsbury
A wine expert with a glass of claret in the old shop of Tanners Wine Merchants, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The company was established in 1842 by sea captain William Tanner

Two Youthful Chinese Businessmen in Singapore sharing a glass of imported Bordeaux. The gentleman on the right has placed his boater hat on the small table

Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a corpulent man drinking wine
5893175 Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a corpulent man drinking wine; (add.info.: Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a corpulent man raising a glass and waving his wig. Death and the Drunkard)

Drinking party at the Christopher public house for a society of old Etonians that stole inn and shop signs
FLO4618807 Drinking party at the Christopher public house for a society of old Etonians that stole inn and shop signs. Signs for a pawn shop, milliners, optician, wineseller, fishmonger, cobbler

Carpet, Isfahan
BON131339 Carpet, Isfahan; 340x222 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK.

Regency students at a drunken party in Alban Hall, Oxford University. Oxford Transport
FLO4618874 Regency students at a drunken party in Alban Hall, Oxford University. Oxford Transport, or Albanians doing penance for Past Offences

Fred Daly wins The British Open Golf Championship at Holylake, 4th July 1947. Pictured: Balmoral golf club members carry in the new champion on their shoulders

White Star Line, crystal and Regent plate claret jug
White Star Line, extremely rare crystal and Regent plate First Class claret jug. 10ins

USA, Utah. Claret Cup in bloom, Bears Ears National Monument. Date: 17-04-2021

USA, New Mexico, Sandia Mountains. Claret-cup cactus blossoms. Date: 08-05-2021

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Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. USA. Claret cup cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus) in bloom adjacent to lichen-covered basalt boulder. Capitol Reef. Date: 04/08/2010

Padraig Harrington Presented With The Claret Jug Open Champion 2007 The Open Championship Carnoustie, East Fife, Scotland 22 July 2007 Date: 22 July 2007

Claret Jug, Birmingham, c. 1892-c. 1893. Creator: Christopher Dresser
Claret Jug, Birmingham, c. 1892-c. 1893

Servants, footmen and grooms in greatcoats invading the dining room, 19th century
6337311 Servants, footmen and grooms in greatcoats invading the dining room, 19th century by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); (add.info.: Servants)

Teapot, Chelsea, Claret-colour, with Figures after Watteau (colour litho)
5212756 Teapot, Chelsea, Claret-colour, with Figures after Watteau (colour litho) by Gibb, William (1839-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teapot, Chelsea, Claret-colour)

Advertisement, Elkington and Company Limited (engraving)
1063186 Advertisement, Elkington and Company Limited (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Elkington and Company Limited)

Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, Pauillac, Medoc, Library of collection of wines since 1797 (b / w photo)
1094943 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, Pauillac, Medoc, Library of collection of wines since 1797 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Ladies in crinolines embracing in front of a coach
Ladies in crinolines embracing in front of a gate, 19th century. Betsey Shannon and Lucy Somersville kiss and hug outside Beldon Hall

Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a corpulent man eating at a dining table with a knife and fork. Death and the Glutton. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Joshua Gleadah after an illustration by

Victorian claret jug, 1846 (silver-gilt)
1547286 Victorian claret jug, 1846 (silver-gilt) by Reily, Charles & Storer, George (19th century); height: 31.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pear-shaped)

Claret jugs and beer glasses. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Wine trays and claret jugs. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Chateau Lafite, Pauillac, Medoc (b / w photo)
2800727 Chateau Lafite, Pauillac, Medoc (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chateau Lafite, Pauillac, Medoc)

Claret and Small Beer (engraving)
1048278 Claret and Small Beer (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Claret and Small Beer)

The Rising Generation (coloured engraving)
668606 The Rising Generation (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising Generation - Juvenile - " Uncle?" Uncle - " Now then what is it)

An Excellent Wine (engraving)
668355 An Excellent Wine (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Excellent Wine. Illustration for John Leechs Pictures of Life and Character (c 1890)

The Wine Supply of England, Messers Gilbeys Claret Stores (engraving)
1621304 The Wine Supply of England, Messers Gilbeys Claret Stores (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wine Supply of England)

The Cultivation of Art in the Far East (engraving)
1055814 The Cultivation of Art in the Far East (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cultivation of Art in the Far East)

British Open 1970. St Andrews, Sunday 12th July 1970. Jack Nicklaus and wife Barbara, pictured with the trophy after winning his 2nd British Open Title in 4 years

Sant Antoni Maria Claret (1807-1870). Torras i Bages, Josep (1846 - 1916), Bishop, Paintings of the Cambril de la Virgen de Montserrat

Scrophularia Ehrharti. Ehrharts Water-Betony, 19th Century. The green figwort, water betony, or water figwort, is a perennial herbaceous plant found in temperate regions of the Northern hemisphere

Legend of France, Jockey: A. Richardson, 1939. Winner of the White Rose Stakes at Hurst Park in 1938. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Couvert, Jockey: C. Richards, 1939. Winner of the Royal Hunt Cup. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

The Imports of Great Britain from France... 1757.Artist: LP Boitard
The Imports of Great Britain from France: Humbly address d to the laudable association of anti-gallicans, and the generous promoters of the British Arts

Claret Cup Cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus) flower, Arizona

Mappin & Webb Advertisement, 1895
Advertisement for Mappin & Webbs Sterling Silver and Princes Plate, published in 1895. The items shown include (clockwise from top left)

Close Up View Of Claret Cup Cactus (Echinocereus) Flowers At Sunset; Colorado, United States Of America

Advert for Elkington & Co Victorian items 1893
Selection of Victorian sterling silver household items; coffe and tea service with tea kettle, afternoon tea set, fruit dishes, biscuit box, salts bottles, claret jug, scent bottle, cigar case

Duchess of Albany with Charles Edward
Princess Helena of Waldeck-Pyrmont, Duchess of Albany with her son, Prince Charles Edward of Albany (1884-1954). Charlie was born posthumously

Gilbeys Loudenne Claret. 20th century

Best Crystal Bottles and Jugs, Plate 121
Best Crystal Toilet Bottles and Claret Jugs, Cut and Engraved, Plate 121. Date: circa 1880s

Polly Peck wool dress modelled by Jean Shrimpton 1961
Pale oatmeal wool dress with an inserted cummerbund of ocelot-printed kid, shortened bolero and long tight sleeves. The slim skirt widens to a fluted hemline

Advert for Asprey glassware 1934
A selection of glasses for a wedding gift: crystal decanter brandy with engraved hunting scene, champagne, claret, port and sherry, cocktail, liqueur and tumblers. Date: 1934

Source Size = 3785 x 2517
ST. HELENA: The Detached Squadron at Anchor, Silver Claret Jug presented to Captain Gifford by the British Government, The " Young Phoenix, " Captain Giffords Vessel

Source Size = 1805 x 1837
Claret Jugs for the 11th Regiment

Silver Claret Jug, by Messrs. Dodd

Scotch Mull and Claret Jug, by Messrs. Lister, Newcastle, 1851 Engraving

CLARET JUG, BY MR. DODD, 1851 engraving

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"Claret: From Wine Expert at Tanners Wine Merchants to Two Youthful Chinese Businessmen in Singapore" Discover the rich history and allure of claret, a beloved wine that has captivated connoisseurs for centuries. As a wine expert at Tanners Wine Merchants in Shrewsbury, I have witnessed firsthand the enduring popularity of this exquisite beverage. But claret is not just about its taste; it holds cultural significance too. Take, for instance, the White Star Line's crystal and Regent plate claret jug—a symbol of luxury aboard their magnificent ships. Even an 1893 advert for Elkington & Co Victorian items showcases the timeless elegance of claret. Moving beyond Europe, we find ourselves in America where nature showcases its own version beauty. In Utah's Bears Ears National Monument, the vibrant blooms of the Claret Cup create a breathtaking sight on April 17th, 2021. Similarly, New Mexico's Sandia Mountains boast stunning Claret-cup cactus blossoms on May 8th, 2021. Sports enthusiasts also associate claret with triumphs like Fred Daly's victory at The British Open Golf Championship on July 4th, 1947—his name forever etched into golfing history alongside his coveted prize: The Claret Jug. Speaking of prestigious awards, Padraig Harrington was presented with The Claret Jug—an honor bestowed upon winners of golf's most esteemed tournament—the Open Championship. The craftsmanship surrounding clarets is equally remarkable. Christopher Dresser's Birmingham creation from around 1892-1893 exemplifies this artistry—a testament to both function and beauty. Lastly, let us transport ourselves back to a bygone era when servants clad in greatcoats invaded dining rooms. Amongst them would be footmen carefully pouring deep-hued clarets into elegant glasses—a scene reminiscent of opulence and tradition.