Early Glass Figural Enameled Pitcher

By arielarcangel, 17 November, 2008
Description

This is made of early GREEN glass and shows a Pontil mark on the base.  There are mold lines starting from the base but only go up about 2/3 rds of the Pitcher and do not go all the way to the top.  There is a mold ribbing towards the top area but they do not go all the way to the top either.  The bright enamel paint is almost 100% intact with the exception of a few spots here an there.  Hand painted face.  Have never come across one of these in the 8 years I have been selling glassware, nor has anyone else I have contacted seen one before.  No one seems to know anything about it.

Category
Glass
Medium
Mold Blown Glass
Distinguishing marks
Pontil Mark on Base
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
11" high
Date Period
Early Period Victorian to Art Deco
Weight
2 lbs.
History
Purchased it online and previous owner purchased from an estate sale and knew nothing about it. It is made from early period green glass and shows a pontil mark on the base. There are mold lines from the base extending up to only about 2/3 rds of the Pitcher and there is also ribbed marks toward the top but does not go all the way up either. The enameling is in very fine condition with only bits of specs missing here and there and it is all hand painted. Quite a unique and odd piece.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
$100
For Sale?
No