Lot 296:
Two Pieces of Colorless Pressed Glass With Frosted Bird Medallions
Description
A set of two colorless pressed glass tabletop items, including one footed basket and one footed pitcher. Both pieces are characterized by elaborate geometric pressing and frosted intaglio-style bird motifs. The basket features a flared, scalloped rim and a fixed central handle decorated with a diamond-point pattern. The body of the basket is ornamented with fan-shaped and cross-hatched geometric motifs, with a frosted medallion depicting a bird centered on each side. It rests on a rayed pedestal base. The footed pitcher possesses a wide pouring spout, a scalloped rim, and a thick handle with notched detailing. The exterior is decorated with matching geometric starburst and cross-hatched patterns, featuring circular medallions on either side containing frosted bird imagery consistent with the basket. The pitcher stands on a circular rayed foot. No maker marks, signatures, or labels are visible on either piece.Width: 8 3/8 inches (basket)Height: 9 3/4 inches (basket to top of handle).
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