This pitcher is an exceptional and rare example of late 19th-century early American pattern glass. It was produced by the Dalzell, Gilmore and Leighton Glass Company of Findlay, Ohio, circa 1890. The pattern is known as Bringing Home the Cows, which shows a finely detailed scene of cows, foliage, and a duck within a fenced landscape. The female figure in the design is traditionally identified as Laura Secord, the celebrated Canadian heroine of the War of 1812, who later inspired the prominent 20th-century confectionery brand.
This measures approximately 10 1/2 inches tall, 8 inches from handle to spout, with a 4 1/2-inch base diameter.
This pitcher is in very good condition with the character of early glass manufacturing. It features some tiny air bubble inclusions in the handle and body, along with production straw marks—including a diagonal mark on the front just above the foot and another on the base. There are also four tiny, internal manufacturing lines at the pouring lip.
Cosmetic wear is minimal and limited to the surface: there are some scratches under the foot, two tiny exterior scratches at the rim, and one faint, wiggly surface scratch on the interior near the lip. All of these details have been photographed, and closeups are in the last grouping of pictures. There are no chips or cracks—any lines present are strictly surface scratches or original factory straw marks. It is an exciting and rare piece of pattern glass with incredible detail. Thank you for viewing my listing!
This will be packaged securely and with great care and shipped with insured mail.