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

Pitcher

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureEuropean | English | Unknown

Dateca. 1880-1890

MediumBlown glass | Enamel

DimensionsOverall: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Base: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.7800

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DescriptionBlown in tortoise-shell (using yellow glass rather than the silver stain mentioned in the Francis Pohl process) globular body, 1.5" high straight neck and applied amber handle; polished pontil, enameled blue and white bird perched on flowering branches; flowers, bird and rim gilt outlined.

Published ReferencesRevi, 19TH CENTURY, p. 268-269.