pitcher

Object NamePitcher

MakerProbably J. & J. Northwood

Made FromLead Glass

Date1870-1880

TechniqueBlown, acid-etched, engraved, applied

SizeOverall H: 32 cm, Diam (max): 10.6 cm

Accession Number81.2.24 A

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

England, probably Wordsley

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; blown, acid-etched, engraved. Classical amphora-shape body, with trefoil rim, waisted neck, flared shoulders above long ovoid body; applied loop handle; ball knop stem above circular foot with polished pontil mark; acid-etched decoration: band of dots framed by pairs of lines on the neck, band of spirals with engraved flowers at base of neck; body with a wide band with draped classical figures in panels (three women / four men in a banquet scene / three men watching a woman weaving [Cassandra] / wave band below / band of engraved dots / band of dots and rings on the foot).
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