19th Century Glass Pitcher c1830

Description

Heading : A French glass cider jug or pitcher
Date : 1800 – 1840
Period : French Empire
Origin : North west France. Normandy. Brittany or north of the Loire
Colour : Clear
Body : Folded rim with formed spout. The hollow handle has been applied to the moulded body
Pontil : Sand
Glass Type : Soda
Size : 23cm tall and approx 9cm in diameter
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 540 grams

Jugs or pitchers of this form are invariably attibuted to Normandy

Refefences: Verre d’usage et de prestige – J Belanger page 421