The Estate of Bessie Mae Carriss
Lot 447:
Description
A mid-century marigold carnival glass pitcher, featuring a distinct iridescent metallic sheen over a warm amber-colored pressed glass body. The vessel is characterized by its tapered form and an integrated, machine-molded square handle. The top rim includes a functional pinched ice lip. The exterior is decorated with an applied white enamel-like silkscreen transfer depicting stylized sunburst flowers, possibly zinnias or cosmos, surrounded by trailing leafy vines. The base is smooth and molded without a pontil mark, consistent with machine-pressed manufacturing techniques. There are no visible maker marks, signatures, or backstamps on the base or body.Height: 9 1/4 inches (measured to the highest point of the rim)Width: 5 1/4 inches (measured across the rim, excluding handle).
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