Photograph by Chrysler Museum of Art staff, Canon EOS 1D Mark II digital slr-2006.

Pitcher

Manufacturer Thomas Webb & Sons (British (Stourbridge, England), 1837 - 1990)

CultureEnglish

Dateca. 1887

MediumMold blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 1/4 x 4 5/8 in. (10.8 x 11.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number80.666.7

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-5, Case 34

DescriptionPitcher of mold blown glass. Chevron leaf-like pattern alexandrite. Round body and a large ruffled leaf shaped almost flat rim, including the spout. Applied ear shaped solid amber curled end handle from rim to lower body. Polished pontil. Crack at point where handle bottom joins body.

Published ReferencesMorris, VICTORIAN TABLE GLASS & ORNAMENTS, p. 243.