Description An exceptional mid-20th-century sculptural jug, masterfully hand-blown with a sophisticated optic-swirl motif. This piece is rendered in a saturated cranberry-ruby glass, achieved through the traditional integration of rare gold-salts within the melt to produce the celebrated "Gold Ruby" hue. The vessel features a dramatic, flared, and ruffled rim transitioning into a precision-pinched pouring spout.
The handle is a testament to artisanal skill: a substantial, clear glass attachment featuring a distinctive threaded texture. It was applied while "cherry-hot," evidenced by the authentic tooling marks and structural fusion points at the neck and shoulder. The body’s walls exhibit a pleasing variance in thickness, characteristic of free-blown studio work, culminating in a base finished with a professional, flame-polished pontil scar.
Materiality & UV Fluorescence The glass composition is of superior clarity, free from modern synthetic tints. Under ultraviolet light, this piece reveals a striking bicolor fluorescence: the primary body glows with a deep, atmospheric violet, while the clear handle exhibits a vibrant, lime-green glow. This reaction confirms the presence of trace uranium in the handle’s batch—a coveted "secret" detail for the discerning collector of period glass.
Condition Report Presented in museum-grade condition.
Structural Integrity: Entirely free of chips, fractures, or internal bruising.
Surface: The glass retains its original high-luster fire polish; no evidence of "sick glass" or lime scale clouding.
Restoration: None. This piece remains in its original, unaltered state.
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Period & Attribution
Era: Mid-20th Century (Circa 1935–1955)
Style: Transitional Art Glass / Late Art Deco
Origin: Likely English (Stourbridge region, such as Stevens & Williams) or American (Tiffin-Franciscan), following the premier tradition of high-end "Gold Ruby" production.
Placement: This jug serves as a sophisticated anchor piece for a collection of Murano, Scandinavian, or Victorian art glass. Its vibrant color palette and geometric optic ribbing allow it to transition seamlessly between traditional and contemporary interiors.
Description An exceptional mid-20th-century sculptural jug, masterfully hand-blown with a sophisticated optic-swirl motif. This piece is rendered in a saturated cranberry-ruby glass, achieved through the traditional integration of rare gold-salts within the melt to produce the celebrated "Gold Ruby" hue. The vessel features a dramatic, flared, and ruffled rim transitioning into a precision-pinched pouring spout.
The handle is a testament to artisanal skill: a substantial, clear glass attachment featuring a distinctive threaded texture. It was applied while "cherry-hot," evidenced by the authentic tooling marks and structural fusion points at the neck and shoulder. The body’s walls exhibit a pleasing variance in thickness, characteristic of free-blown studio work, culminating in a base finished with a professional, flame-polished pontil scar.
Materiality & UV Fluorescence The glass composition is of superior clarity, free from modern synthetic tints. Under ultraviolet light, this piece reveals a striking bicolor fluorescence: the primary body glows with a deep, atmospheric violet, while the clear handle exhibits a vibrant, lime-green glow. This reaction confirms the presence of trace uranium in the handle’s batch—a coveted "secret" detail for the discerning collector of period glass.
Condition Report Presented in museum-grade condition.
Structural Integrity: Entirely free of chips, fractures, or internal bruising.
Surface: The glass retains its original high-luster fire polish; no evidence of "sick glass" or lime scale clouding.
Restoration: None. This piece remains in its original, unaltered state.
Dimensions
Period & Attribution
Era: Mid-20th Century (Circa 1935–1955)
Style: Transitional Art Glass / Late Art Deco
Origin: Likely English (Stourbridge region, such as Stevens & Williams) or American (Tiffin-Franciscan), following the premier tradition of high-end "Gold Ruby" production.
Placement: This jug serves as a sophisticated anchor piece for a collection of Murano, Scandinavian, or Victorian art glass. Its vibrant color palette and geometric optic ribbing allow it to transition seamlessly between traditional and contemporary interiors.
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