Victorian Opalescent Swirl Glass Jug, Possibly Fenton, Circa 1860
Victorian Opalescent Swirl Glass Jug, Possibly Fenton, Circa 1860
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An elegant Victorian opalescent glass jug with a softly spiralling body and richly coloured blue crimped rim. The translucent white glass has a luminous, milky quality, while the applied cobalt-blue edge provides a vivid contrast and graceful, ruffled finish.
Dating to around 1860, the jug reflects the exuberant colour, texture, and inventive shaping associated with mid-Victorian pressed and art glass. Its swirling form catches and diffuses the light beautifully, bringing movement to the surface even when displayed simply on a shelf or table. The gently shaped pouring lip and handle combine practical function with decorative charm.
The piece is possibly attributable to Fenton, a maker celebrated for its colourful Victorian glassware, though this attribution should be regarded as tentative without a maker's mark or documented provenance. A delightful example of 19th-century decorative glass, equally suited to a period interior, a glass collection, or use as a distinctive small water or cream jug.
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