SALE Large Cranberry Glass Water Pitcher with Inverted Thumbprint or Coin Spot Design

Glass

 

Several companies used the inverted thumbprint design in cranberry glass in the later part of the 19th century so attribution is difficult for this nice pitcher.

It is an impressive size, measuring slightly over 9" tall and 7" at the largest diameter. It was free blown and the pontil has been ground and polished. The beautiful rosy color is slightly lighter in the central area. The clear applied handle has an interesting leaf pattern on the upper attachment. Please see the close-up of this and notice in this view the roughness to the left of the handle. This was created by the forming tool and is not uncommon on this type of thing. The photograph exaggerates this; it is quite unobtrusive. This is the only imperfection on this lovely pitcher; no chips or flakes, fleabites or cracks.

A beautiful pitcher with an old-time feel and timeless appeal!

c. 1870-1890.

Item ID: GM-00980