Posted 11 years ago
LOUMANAL
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This heavy 10 5/8" tall American Brilliant Cut Glass Pitcher carries the "ELITE in a Maple Leaf" watermark of the Gowens, Kent & Company Ltd. under-base. It actually weighs close to 6 lbs. so must have been a chore for the lady of the house to serve a beverage from in the early 1900's.
This company purchased their blanks from top of the line Glass Companies in the United States and cut them in intricate and detailed patterns. They were in operation from 1900 to about 1918 in Toronto, Canada and this pitcher was probably an early example of their fine work. The main pattern is three deep-cut cross-hatched daisies on the front & sides with foliage and graduated ribbing under the neck. The raised lip is also cut in a spray of leaves and there is a 32-point star pattern under-base. It is in a Museum quality condition and is one of many ABCG items that we have collected over the years.
If anyone recognizes the blank or the company that may have supplied the blank used by Gowens, Kent & Co. to cut this fabulous pitcher, we would love to know this information
TTank you mstangtony and kygurl32 for the Love!. RER (LOUMANAL)
Thanks Manikin, toolate2 and czechman for the Love! RER (LOUMANAL)
Thank you for your comments Phil! I have collected some special Brilliant Cut Glass items over the years and I'll try to photograph and show some in the future. RER (BOB)
This vase is not only unique, it's stunning! And quite expensive too!
Thank you earthlites! I'm going to dig out the other fabulous Canadian & American Brilliant Cut Glass Items I have and upload them for everyone to see. Thanks, RER(BOB)
You're very welcome! I'd love to see it!
Thank you musikchoo, toolate2, freiheit, SEAN68 and mark for the Love! RER(BOB)
Thank you nutsabotas6760 for the Love. RER
Thank you Manikin and mark for the Love! RER(BOB)
Thank you Heartsongwindsbreath and Virginia.vintage for the loves. RER(BOB)
Thank you Virginia.vintage, Radegunder and Moonstonelover21 for the loves. RER(BOB)
I'm still trying to find out who made the blank for this rare Canadian decorated Pitcher. Bob
Another Gowan’s, Kent & Co. pitcher that I listed 6 years ago....fabulous quality glass
Thank you aura and hunterglee for the loves. RER
Thank you worthit2 for the love.