pitcher
Object NameLarge Pitcher or Jug
Maker
Christopher Williams
(English, b. 1949)
Maker
Glasshouse
Made FromLead Glass (24%)
Date1989
Place MadeEngland, London
TechniqueBlown, mold-blown, applied, ground, polished
SizeOverall H: 46.2 cm, W: 30.6 cm
Accession Number90.2.2
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
International Gift Show
Not On View
Physical DescriptionTransparent red body, green handle and pouring lip 24% lead, Kugler color; blown into a mold of five prongs and free blown, green applied during blowing process, handle and spout detail applied while hot. Tall narrow pitcher with ovoid, lipless opening, crimped spout with applied green section; body tapers towards base, lower half of body blown into ribbed mold leaving five deep ridges; thick handle attached at opening and curves to mid-body where extended tail has been crimped flat; concave base ground and polished flat, ground and polished pontil; inscribed in script on base: "Christopher Williams 1404/ Glasshouse 1989".Provenance
