Mid 20th Century Cut Crystal and Silverplate Ice-Tube Beverage Pitcher

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A substantial vintage cut-crystal beverage pitcher with silverplate fittings and its original removable glass cooling chamber. The heavy, bulbous crystal … Read more A substantial vintage cut-crystal beverage pitcher with silverplate fittings and its original removable glass cooling chamber. The heavy, bulbous crystal body is decorated with a grape-cluster, vine, and leaf pattern complemented by elongated fan cutting.

The glass chamber is designed to hold ice inside the pitcher, keeping water, lemonade, iced tea, or other beverages chilled without dilution. The pitcher also features a hinged domed lid, curved handle, pouring spout, and perforated internal strainer.

The silverplate retains a richly aged surface with pronounced tarnish, oxidation, pitting, and areas of plate loss. This timeworn patina gives the piece considerable decorative character and makes it especially well suited to traditional, European-inspired, or collected interiors.

A small maker’s mark is present but has not been conclusively identified.

Dimensions:
8" W × 7" D × 10" H
Weight: 4.8 lb. See less