19th Century French Glass Cider Jug Or Pitcher c1810

Description

Heading : A glass cider jug or pitcher
Date : 1790 – 1830
Period : Late 18th or early 19th century
Origin : North west France. Normandy. Brittany or north of the Loire
Colour : Clear
Body : Hoop banded body with a formed spout which has been covered with a second layer of glass. The handle has been applied
Pontil : Sand
Glass Type : Soda
Size : 22cm tall and approx 10cm in diameter
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 459 grams

Jugs or pitchers of this form are invariably attibuted to Normandy

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