Item description for Phoenix Amberina Spot Optic 3C Pitcher, Antique c1880 Blown, Reed Handle 5 1/2"

• commonly attributed to Phoenix Art Glass, Libbey and Mt Washington created similar

• Spot Optic; Inverted Thumbprint; IVT

• Diminutive Pitcher with Reed Handle

• Amberina

• Antique Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG) c. 1880's

• Measurements: 5" outer diameter, 5 1/2" high and holds roughly 28 fl oz

• Weight, prepackaged: 15.7 oz

• Condition: The pitcher is free of chips, cracks and fleabites. The handle is applied with no heat checks. There are no notable marks from use or storabe. The base has a polished pontil and light shelf wear as expected. The glass is clear and free of cloudiness with a manganese glow on the handle and base. There is one small ash inclusion and an elongated air bubble in the rim, both common but worth noting.

The amberina color is red at the rim fading to cranberry in the center, amber at the base and handle. The thumbprints are clearly separated but tightly spaced. They stretch nearly to the rim.

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