1905–20 Fine Rare GUNDY-CLAPPERTON Toronto Canada CUT GLASS PITCHER ABP Crystal

Description

Superb and stunning cut glass pitcher by Gundy-Clapperton, Toronto, Canada, circa 1905–1920, crystal in corseted form with broad starburst-cut base and rounded sawtooth rim, applied handle with cut circular thumbprints, the sides deeply cut with Brunswick star, pinwheel, fan, diamond, and other geometric motifs, 9-1/2" tall, with the acid-etched "G C Co." mark in shamrock. The underside with a few small, scant incidental scratches, otherwise in excellent condition, with no cracks, chips, other other scratches, all of the the vulnerable sawteeth completely free of blemishes, the pitcher retaining full, brilliant original crystal clarity throughout. An exceptionally preserved example from this esteemed Canadian maker.
Founded in 1905 by a ten-year veteran of the Libbey Glass Co., Gundy-Clapperton was among the foremost Canadian makers of cut glass during the American Brilliant Period. It ceased operations in 1931. Examples in this fresh, virtually pristine condition are of great scarcity.
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