Antique c1880 Boston & Sandwich Style Tall Cranberry Overshot Glass Water Jug 7"

This antique 19th-century cranberry overshot glass water jug dates to circa 1880 and reflects Victorian-era glassmaking in the Boston & Sandwich style. Hand-blown in richly colored cranberry glass, the jug features a classic overshot surface created by rolling hot glass in finely crushed glass and reheating it to soften the texture while preserving its distinctive sparkle and tactile character. The tall tapered body is finished with a defined pouring lip and a substantial clear hollow ribbed handle with a claw-style terminal.

Overshot glass was widely produced during the Victorian period in England, Europe, and the United States, with the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company being one of the most influential makers associated with this technique. While unmarked and not attributable to a specific factory, this jug’s overshot treatment, cranberry coloration, applied handle construction, and overall proportions closely align with Boston & Sandwich–style wares produced during the same 19th-century era, rather than a later revival. A polished pontil mark on the base further supports traditional hand-blown antique production.

Both functional and decorative, this antique jug works well as a water pitcher, wine jug, or display piece. Its vivid cranberry color, strong vertical form, and period-correct construction make it especially appealing to collectors of Victorian glass, Boston & Sandwich–style overshot wares, and 19th-century decorative arts.

Product Details:
Brand: Unmarked
Manufacturer: Unknown
Origin: England
Estimated Era and Date: Victorian Era, circa 1880
Material: Art Glass, Hand-blown
Color: Cranberry red with clear handle
Occasion: Table service, display, entertaining
Style / Pattern / Theme / Design Notes: Boston & Sandwich style; overshot glass; Victorian glassmaking; antique hand-blown production; tapered cylindrical form; hollow ribbed clear claw handle; polished pontil base

Features:
Antique 19th-century cranberry overshot glass water jug
Boston & Sandwich style design from the Victorian era
Hand-blown construction with textured overshot surface
Clear hollow ribbed handle with claw-style terminal
Polished pontil indicating traditional antique glassmaking

Dimensions:
Length: 6 in
Width: 3 in
Height: 7 in

Condition:
Excellent antique condition. No chips or cracks, with the cranberry color remaining vibrant and intact. The overshot texture is well preserved, and the handle and pouring lip are secure. Light age-appropriate surface character is consistent with 19th-century hand-blown glass.