ABP Cut Glass Pitcher Whirling Pinwheel & Hobstar Notched Handle 1891-1915

Description

View ABP Cut Glass Pitcher Whirling Pinwheel & Hobstar Notched Handle 1891-1915 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. It features exceptionally deep miter cuts on a heavy, water-white crystal blank that produces a brilliant prismatic effect. Features: Notched handle, ice lip, sawtooth rim. Ice Lip & Rim: Features an "ice catcher" type of ice lip and a classic scalloped sawtooth rim. 8 3/4 inches tall at the tallest point on the ice lip. 7 1/4 inches tall at the back rim. 6 1/2 inch diameter across the base. 4 1/2 inches across the mouth. 8 3/4 inches from handle to lip. Item Specifics: Era: American Brilliant Period (ABP), c. 1895–1915 Material: High-Lead Hand-Cut Crystal Pattern: Whirling Pinwheel/Hobstar with jewel-framed stacked hobstars Features:  Notched handle, ice lip, sawtooth rim. Fluoresces green under 365nm U/V black light. Description: This stunning water pitcher is a quintessential example of American Brilliant Period (ABP) craftsmanship. It features exceptionally deep miter cuts on a heavy, water-white crystal blank that produces a brilliant prismatic effect.    Key Motifs: Major Motif: A large, 12-point whirling pinwheel (hobstar) surrounded by deep miter cuts that create a  jewel-shaped frame. Minor Motif: Vertical panels featuring stacked elongated hobstars separated by precise fan and crosshatch miters. The Handle: Expertly hand-cut with a notched "punty" design, providing both a secure grip and a high-end finish. Ice Lip & Rim: Features an "ice catcher" type of ice lip and a classic scalloped sawtooth rim. Condition : Nice vintage condition. There are two fleabite bumps, wear to the base that is heavier to the front base, small chip to the outside of a saw tooth. There is a light 3 inch scratch very close to the base. There are a few stray small light scratches. None of these are significantly noticeable, but they are there. Condition: Used. Category: Pottery & Glass › Decorative Cookware, Dinnerware & Serveware › Jugs & Pitchers. Brand: Unmarked.

Number of Items in Set

1

Origin

North Carolina

Antique

Yes

Item Length

see description

Vintage

Yes

Care Instructions

Hand Wash Only

Original/Licensed Reproduction

Original

Item Height

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Style

American Brilliant Period Cut Glass

Features

Handle

Production Style

Cut Glass

Finish

Glossy

Handmade

Yes

Item Width

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Pattern

American Brilliant

Color

Clear

Item Diameter

see description

Material

Glass, Crystal

Item Depth

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Brand

Unmarked

Type

Pitcher

Packaging

Unboxed

Model

ABP 1891-1915

Theme

American

Time Period Manufactured

1890-1915

Production Technique

Hand Blown Glass

Country of Origin

United States