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Title: Cut water jug.
Post by: essi on July 09, 2020, 08:05:50 PM

Not my normal collecting theme but a very nice item.
I have a few questions about this jug and would welcome any input.
The cutting seems quite good and i think the cuts are acid polished. What sort of date do you think?.
I dont know if the jug is in an English style or an Irish style.
One thing that did surprise me was that it does not seem to be lead crystal (no ring when tapped) and the look of the glass
has a yellowish hue.
The jug stands 8 inches tall.
Thanks,
Tim.

Title: Re: Cut water jug.
Post by: Ekimp on July 10, 2020, 08:30:50 AM

Hi, not sure what sort of date you were thinking of so apologies if I’m making assumptions. According to Miller’s Glass Antiques Checklist, the fact that the handle is attached at the bottom and drawn up indicates it post dates 1870. The same book has acid polishing from the beginning of the 20thC.

The tread in this link discusses ‘clear’ glass with a yellow tint:
https://www.glassmessages.com/index.php?topic=23733.0
and seems to suggest a possible date of 1920s to 1950s. I think I’ve read that older glass, such as from the Georgian period, can have a yellow tint but the other factors would exclude that possibility in your jug.

With regard to English or Irish style, I thought that was something that was relevant in the Georgian/Regency period when there were different styles and some English work transferred to Ireland for tax reasons. I understood that cut glass was made from lead crystal as it is easier to cut. Maybe it doesn’t ring because of the shape or thickness of the glass? Hesitate to say, but it’s not cracked is it? Hope this helps and happy to be corrected by the more knowledgeable.

Title: Re: Cut water jug.
Post by: essi on July 10, 2020, 07:25:27 PM

Thanks for the input Ekimp ,it did not cross my mind that the jug might have a crack in it,but it seems to check out ok.
The posting by Adam in your link was interesting concerning the usage of arsenic in the mix.
Tried my uv light on the jug tonight and no reaction at all.
I think i will use it this summer.
Thanks again,
Tim