Thomas Webb “Bronze” Glass Oil Jug – c1880

Description

Heading : Thomas Webb “Bronze” Jug- c1880
Period : Victoria
Date : c1880
Origin : Stourbridge. England
Colour : Green and purple iridised surface
Body : Fitted with a handle for pouring.
Pontil : Ground and polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size :   12cm
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 273g

Additional Information : Webb’s bronze was referred to as ‘Green Bronze’ in their pattern books. Probably one of the first successful attempts by glassmakers in the 19th century to replicate the iridescence occurring on excavated ancient glass. These are often referred to as water dropper or oil jugs