Bidspirit auction | Victorian Blue Opalescent Swirl Pitcher

Victorian Blue Opalescent Swirl Pitcher - 10 in tall This water pitcher is crafted from turquoise blue opalescent glass, featuring a diagonal swirled rib pattern throughout the body. The design transitions to a dense white opalescence at the heavily ruffled and crimped rim. The pitcher is hand-blown and features an applied translucent blue glass handle. The base shows a circular ground-out pontil mark. Based on its form and decorative technique, the pitcher is attributed to the Victorian American art glass tradition, in the style of manufacturers such as the Jefferson Glass Company or Fenton Art Glass.