New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Pitcher

Manufacturer A. H. Heisey and Co. (American, 1842 – February 13, 1922)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1900

MediumPressed glass | Gilt

DimensionsOverall: 8 11/16 in. (22.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Base: 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)

InscribedMarked in relief on the center of the base: "H" within a diamond.

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.1961

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 2, Section 3 Sh5

DescriptionPitcher of clear pressed glass with an applied handle of clear glass. Around the body are four plumes formed by five tall arches with beading. Each plume is bordered on the bottom and intersected by a chain of hobnails and bordered on the sides by bands of strawberry-diamond cutting. Between each plume is a gilded oval. The base is covered by a large hobstar.