Clear Glass Pitcher / Creamer Jug
Other / Tableware / Kitchenware (Non-Furniture Accessory) · Mid-20th Century / Vintage Utility Glassware (c. 1950s-1970s) · Unidentified commercial glass manufacturer (e.g., Anchor Hocking, Hazel-Atlas, or Federal Glass style)
Type
Other / Tableware / Kitchenware (Non-Furniture Accessory)
Style Period
Mid-20th Century / Vintage Utility Glassware (c. 1950s-1970s)
Material
Pressed clear glass
Age Estimate
Circa 1950s-1980s
Dimensions
Height: 5-6 inches, Width (with handle): 5.5 inches, Depth: 4 inches
Origin
Likely United States or Europe
Designer/Maker
Unidentified commercial glass manufacturer (e.g., Anchor Hocking, Hazel-Atlas, or Federal Glass style)
Value Estimate
$10 - $25 (Thrift / Vintage Collectible Market Value)
Description
This item is a clear pressed-glass pitcher or small jug designed for serving liquid condiments, milk, cream, or juice. It features a squared body tapering to a circular rim, an ergonomic glass loop handle, and a defined pouring spout. Decorative fan or starburst motifs are pressed into the lower corners of the vessel base.
Key Features
Clear molded glass, square-bottom profile, attached glass handle, integral pouring spout, pressed starburst pattern on base corners.
Color & Finish
Clear transparent glass with smooth exterior finish and cut/pressed decorative starburst pattern at the lower corners
Construction Method
Machine-pressed molded glass construction with integrated attached handle
Joinery & Craftsmanship
Molded glass construction featuring visible mold seams along the vertical axis and fused handle attachment points
Wood Grain & Species
N/A - Glass item
Surface Treatment
Pressed decorative starburst/fan reliefs near the base corners, smooth rolled rim, and molded pouring spout
Upholstery Details
N/A - Not upholstered
Hardware & Fittings
N/A - No metal hardware present
Origin & Provenance
Likely United States or Europe
Condition Notes
Good overall condition with minor light surface hazing or water spots consistent with age and domestic use; no large visible cracks or chips.
Interesting Facts
Mass-produced mid-century pressed glass items were everyday household stables in American and European kitchens, engineered for durability and utilitarian beauty.
Cultural Significance
Reflects the mid-20th-century trend of accessible, machine-molded glass dining accessories used in everyday family households.
Similar Pieces
Often confused with cut crystal or Depression glass; pressed glass can be identified by rounded pattern edges, mold seam lines, and heavier weight.
Care & Maintenance
Hand wash with mild warm water and liquid dish soap; avoid sudden extreme temperature changes to prevent thermal shock fractures.
Value Estimate
$10 - $25 (Thrift / Vintage Collectible Market Value)
Sustainability Notes
Highly sustainable through vintage reuse; glass is 100% infinitely recyclable and inert.