This vintage cranberry glass sculpture features a shapely, ribbed body and a wavy ruffled rim silhouette, making it a sophisticated wedding or anniversary gift for a Victorian or boho scullery.
This stunning Victorian-era pitcher is a premier example of cranberry art glass, a favorite of the late 19th-century luxury market. The deep, ruby-pink hue was achieved through the high-precision addition of gold chloride to molten glass, a process that results in the vibrant, heat-sensitive color seen here. Standing seven inches tall, the vessel features a dramatic, ruffled "pie crust" rim and a generous, bulbous body that maximizes the play of light through the glass. A sturdy, hand-applied clear glass handle provides a beautiful structural contrast, looping gracefully from the flared neck to the shoulder of the pitcher.
This piece embodies the romantic aesthetic of Victorian dining, but its bold color and clean lines allow it to integrate beautifully into a Contemporary or Bohemian & eclectic collection. Whether used as a functional cream or juice pitcher or displayed as a standalone art piece on a sunlit windowsill, the translucency of the cranberry glass creates a warm, inviting glow. Because it is in excellent condition, the rim remains smooth and the body is free of any internal fractures or clouding. It serves as a sophisticated testament to the hand-blown craftsmanship of the 1890s, offering a tactile connection to the elegance of a bygone era.
Details: Measures about 7" in height by 5" wide. Excellent condition.
This item is antique, approximately 130 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.
Antique Cranberry Glass Pitcher – Victorian Hand Blown Art Glass Tableware
Antique Cranberry Glass Pitcher – Victorian Hand Blown Art Glass Tableware
$102.00