Condition is excellent with exception of a large internal fracture at the point where the handle was attached to the jug, a minor injury for so special a piece as this, and our best judgment is that it likely occurred at the time of manufacture, probably in the annealing oven. At the point where the fracture meets the left-most end of rim fold, the fracture may be felt on the outside of the glass; the remainder is internal. There is one spot where there was a possible impact, but it is difficult to assess whether or not it is actually disturbance around an inclusion.

The pitcher has been treated with acid to give it the "frosted" look, a practice which was abandoned in the 19th century because it was dangerous for workmen. We have seen another similar to this piece, described as having been made by Stiegel Glass, one of the oldest glass manufacturers in the U.S. However, in the absence of evaluation by a Stiegel expert, we only offer the suggestion that Stiegel was the maker, and cannot guarantee this. If it were to prove out, the pitcher would likely have been made in the 18th century.
$30 US Shipping.