Victorian Engraved Glass Pitcher - 1880 Hand-Engraved Floral Carafe

This is the kind of pitcher that makes you realize the Victorians didn't do anything halfway. An 1880 glass carafe with hand-engraved floral and leaf decorations that someone spent hours creating. Look at those delicate flowers, the graceful vines, the intricate leaves – all done by hand with a copper wheel and steady nerves.

The bulbous shape is classic Victorian, that elegant applied handle, the pinched spout for perfect pouring. This is what they were serving water, wine, or lemonade from in 1880 when hand-engraving was still the standard and mass production hadn't ruined everything yet. At 251 grams and 11cm tall, it's a perfect small pitcher – ideal for cream, syrup, or just displaying because it's too beautiful to hide.

The engraving has that soft, frosted look that only comes from hand-work. No two Victorian engraved pieces are exactly alike because they were all done by individual craftspeople with their own style.

Why this is special:

• 1880 Victorian glass – 146 years old!
• Hand-engraved floral and leaf decorations
• Classic bulbous shape with applied handle
• Perfect small pitcher size

Perfect for Victorian glass collectors, lovers of hand-engraved antiques, or anyone who appreciates 19th century craftsmanship.