Among the most evocative of Edwardian sporting objects, the crystal and boar's tusk lemonade pitcher represents the era's confident fusion of the field and the table — naturalism pressed into the service of civilized hospitality. This exceptional example, standing twelve inches in height, brings together every element that defines the form at its finest.
The body is of heavy cut crystal, worked in an all-over pattern of starburst and pinwheel motifs above a band of fine hobstar cutting at the base. The quality of the glass — its weight, its clarity, and the precision of its cutting — is immediately apparent and speaks to a commission of the first order. The silver-plate collar and hinged domed lid are of the highest "Best Electro Plate" designation, marked BEP/WF with model number 2291, and retain a strong, well-preserved finish. The lid opens on a robust hinge and is fitted with a ball thumb-piece. A short, elegantly proportioned pouring lip completes the mount.
The handle is a single natural boar's tusk of generous curve and warm honey tone, the sawn cross-section of its base visible where it is secured to the body by a silver-plate collar and screw fitting — an honest and direct connection between the raw material and the craftsman's intention. Both ends of the tusk are silver-mounted, and the natural surface texture and coloration of the ivory remain in fine, unrestored condition.
The outstanding practical feature of this pitcher is the removable glass ice cylinder — a cylindrical liner of plain glass with a silver-plate rim, designed to sit within the collar and keep the contents cold without diluting them. This device, sometimes called an ice jacket, was the mark of a truly well-considered piece; the mechanism is intact and fully functional.
Condition: The cut crystal is free of chips or cracks. The silver-plate mount retains very good finish with light use-wear consistent with age. The boar's tusk handle is sound and stable, with natural patination and no significant damage. The ice liner is present and intact.
Material: Cut crystal, silver plate (Best Electro Plate, BEP/WF, no. 2291), natural boar's tusk Height: 12 inches (30.5 cm) Origin: England Period: Edwardian, circa 1900–1910
Among the most evocative of Edwardian sporting objects, the crystal and boar's tusk lemonade pitcher represents the era's confident fusion of the field and the table — naturalism pressed into the service of civilized hospitality. This exceptional example, standing twelve inches in height, brings together every element that defines the form at its finest.
The body is of heavy cut crystal, worked in an all-over pattern of starburst and pinwheel motifs above a band of fine hobstar cutting at the base. The quality of the glass — its weight, its clarity, and the precision of its cutting — is immediately apparent and speaks to a commission of the first order. The silver-plate collar and hinged domed lid are of the highest "Best Electro Plate" designation, marked BEP/WF with model number 2291, and retain a strong, well-preserved finish. The lid opens on a robust hinge and is fitted with a ball thumb-piece. A short, elegantly proportioned pouring lip completes the mount.
The handle is a single natural boar's tusk of generous curve and warm honey tone, the sawn cross-section of its base visible where it is secured to the body by a silver-plate collar and screw fitting — an honest and direct connection between the raw material and the craftsman's intention. Both ends of the tusk are silver-mounted, and the natural surface texture and coloration of the ivory remain in fine, unrestored condition.
The outstanding practical feature of this pitcher is the removable glass ice cylinder — a cylindrical liner of plain glass with a silver-plate rim, designed to sit within the collar and keep the contents cold without diluting them. This device, sometimes called an ice jacket, was the mark of a truly well-considered piece; the mechanism is intact and fully functional.
Condition: The cut crystal is free of chips or cracks. The silver-plate mount retains very good finish with light use-wear consistent with age. The boar's tusk handle is sound and stable, with natural patination and no significant damage. The ice liner is present and intact.
Material: Cut crystal, silver plate (Best Electro Plate, BEP/WF, no. 2291), natural boar's tusk Height: 12 inches (30.5 cm) Origin: England Period: Edwardian, circa 1900–1910
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