American Brilliant Period ABP Cut Crystal Pitcher, 1910s

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1910s american brilliant period (abp) cut crystal pitcher
a wonderful cut glass water or lemonade jug from the american brilliant … Read more 1910s american brilliant period (abp) cut crystal pitcher
a wonderful cut glass water or lemonade jug from the american brilliant period (abp).
the image displays an antique american brilliant period (abp) cut crystal pitcher, a style popular from the late 19th to early 20th century. These pieces are known for their high lead content, making them heavy, thick, and exceptionally clear
it is an antique piece, probably made by manufacturers such as hawks, dating back to the american brilliant period (circa 1880-1920).
this stunning piece of design has crystal with a high degree of clarity, indicative of a high lead content, a sign of extremely high quality and purity.
this artwork, never before on the market, comes from an important private collection

every item of our gallery, upon request, is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by sabrina egidi official expert in italian furniture for the chamber of commerce of rome and for the rome civil courts.

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it features an exclusive, clean-cut design, characteristic of the american brilliant period (abp) style,
with multiple motifs forming beautiful stars of various sizes that fill most of the surface.
fan-shaped elements and “daisy and button” motifs are present in the lower and central parts.
the jug has a sinuous shape, narrower in the centre and wider at the base, while the handle is beautifully shaped, transparent and also features cut glass details along the outer edge.
it features intricate, hand-cut glass designs typical of the abp style, which was popular from approximately 1876 to 1917 appears heavy and well-made, a common trait of high-quality cut glass from this era.
an abp crystal refers to high-quality, hand-cut leaded glass from the american brilliant period (roughly 1876-1920), characterized by its exceptional clarity, weight, and dazzling sparkle from deep, intricate patterns cut by hand using grinding wheels, often featuring hobstars and fans, and containing high lead content for brilliance. 


made in the u.s. From around 1876 to world war i, with peak production into the early 1900s, this and the eras.
the material is high lead content (up to 50%), making it heavy, brilliant, and clear.
meticulously hand-cut by skilled artisans using rotating wheels, with sharp, precise edges.
the design is generally complex, geometric patterns like hobstars, fans, and diamond cuts that maximize light refraction.
heavy and thick, with cuts that feel sharp and defined, unlike smoother pressed glass.
you can identify an abp crystal for its heavy
the sharpness is generally edges of cuts feel crisp and defined, not rounded.
the sparkle dazzles with intense brilliance under light.
the light is high-quality pieces have water-white clarity with few bubbles.
this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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