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RARE Antique Hand-Blown Cobalt Blue Glass Melon Ribbed Pitcher- C. 1880-1920

RARE Antique Hand-Blown Cobalt Blue Glass Melon Ribbed Pitcher- C. 1880-1920
RARE Antique Hand-Blown Cobalt Blue Glass Melon Ribbed Pitcher- C. 1880-1920
RARE Antique Hand-Blown Cobalt Blue Glass Melon Ribbed Pitcher- C. 1880-1920
RARE Antique Hand-Blown Cobalt Blue Glass Melon Ribbed Pitcher- C. 1880-1920
RARE Antique Hand-Blown Cobalt Blue Glass Melon Ribbed Pitcher- C. 1880-1920
RARE Antique Hand-Blown Cobalt Blue Glass Melon Ribbed Pitcher- C. 1880-1920
RARE Antique Hand-Blown Cobalt Blue Glass Melon Ribbed Pitcher- C. 1880-1920
RARE Antique Hand-Blown Cobalt Blue Glass Melon Ribbed Pitcher- C. 1880-1920
RARE Antique Hand-Blown Cobalt Blue Glass Melon Ribbed Pitcher- C. 1880-1920
RARE Antique Hand-Blown Cobalt Blue Glass Melon Ribbed Pitcher- C. 1880-1920
RARE Antique Hand-Blown Cobalt Blue Glass Melon Ribbed Pitcher- C. 1880-1920
RARE Antique Hand-Blown Cobalt Blue Glass Melon Ribbed Pitcher- C. 1880-1920

RARE Antique Hand-Blown Cobalt Blue Glass Melon Ribbed Pitcher- C. 1880-1920

RARE Antique Hand-Blown Cobalt Blue Glass Melon Ribbed Pitcher Or Vase- C. This is not just blue art glass.

This is a fine antique hand-blown cobalt melon-ribbed. Standing at 6 inches tall, 6 inches wide, and 3? Over the base, it is a piece that embodies the highest level of craftsmanship and attention to detail of its time. The deep cobalt blue color was achieved through the careful use of cobalt oxide, prized by glassmakers since antiquity but particularly celebrated in the late 19th and early 20th.

The ribbed "melon" optic body was achieved by blowing into a mold, then. The applied handle was pulled hot from a separate gather of glass and fused onto the body, requiring skill to avoid disturbing the ribbing beneath. The base shows a proper pontil scar, confirming its mouth-blown origin. Every element of its design demonstrates the labor-intensive process of true hand production. Unlike later reproductions or machine-made glass, this pitcher has the qualities that.

Collectors look for: durability, crisp ribbing, and clarity of the blue tone. The handle is not molded but individually crafted.

The pontil is authentic, not polished out in a factory manner. Its very survival without spout chips or cracks speaks to the quality of its annealing and durability. During the late Victorian and early 20th century period, such pitchers were used at the table for water, lemonade, or even syrups, but they also served as decorative showcases of the glassblower's art.

They were not casual everyday items; their vibrant color and heavy weight made them both functional and ornamental. Today, collectors prize these pitchers as centerpiece items in displays of antique glass. Examples like this- well-preserved, richly colored, and intact-have become. Many surviving examples show cracks at the handle, spout damage, or wear that compromises their beauty.

This pitcher, by contrast, has survived in remarkable condition, with a vivid Blue color. Intact handle, and undisturbed ribbing. It is an authentic antique with well over a century of history. Feel free to ask any questions about this product by contacting us. By shopping with Foxhall Collectibles, you are supporting a disabled U.

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RARE Antique Hand-Blown Cobalt Blue Glass Melon Ribbed Pitcher- C. 1880-1920