Teal Green Art Glass Ewer with Satin Body, Spiral Neck and Clear Scroll Handle, 17.5 cm

A teal-green art glass ewer with a rounded satin-finish body, a tall glossy neck and an upswept pouring lip. A fine trail of glass winds around the neck in a raised spiral, while the clear applied handle curls into a small scroll at its lower end.

Attribution and provenance
The shaped pouring lip and separately applied handle and spiral are consistent with hand-worked glass. The underside appears unmarked. The maker, country of origin and date are unknown.

Condition
There are scattered pale surface marks on the body and fine scratches to the underside. Please see the close-up photographs for the finish and condition of the glass.

Dimensions
Height 17.5 cm (6.9 in)
Diameter at widest point 10 cm (3.9 in)
Weight 242 g

The contrast between the softly frosted body and the glossy neck is especially attractive in side light. The pointed lip and clear scroll handle give this compact ewer a sculptural profile that displays well on its own or among other coloured glass pieces.