A Stevens and Williams Threaded Jewelled Glass Jug and Tumbler c1885

Description

Heading : A fine machine threaded jug and tumbler
Date : c1885
Period : Victoria
Origin : Stevens and wiliams or possibly Hodgetts Richardson
Colour : Peach colour trailing
Body : Barrel shaped with ribbed claw handle. Internal diamond moulding
Base : Polished pontil
Glass Type : Lead.
Size :   Jug Height 20.2cms. tumbler 14.5cms
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight :  1056 grams

The internal diamond moulding was favoured by Stevens and Williams. Both pieces  exhibit a fantastic optical effect. When tilted light refracting through the jup makes the diamonds twinkle a pale lime green.This can be seen in the images

This is a prime example of Victorian creativity