Antique Hand-Painted Bluebird Pitcher pasadena surrounded by young attendants

surrounded by young attendants

somewhere between late 19th and early 20th century

The little bird with open beak is also very sweet

and 100% wool

The piece measures 6 1/2 inches tall by 1 3/4" wide and 3/8" deep

Antique Hand-Painted Bluebird Pitcher pasadena surrounded by young attendantsThis sweet and truly lovely small pitcher with hand painted bluebirds dates from the first decade or so of the 20th century. While it is more common to find hand painted bluebirds like these on ceramic pieces than on glass, I think it is the transparency that makes this piece really wonderful, creating the effect of a busy flock fluttering all around. With great lines and a gold rim too, it's perfect for serving fresh squeezed orange juice at