19th Century Overshot Glass Champagne Jug with Ice Compartment c.1880

An elegant 19th century overshot glass Champagne Jug. Made by Boston & Sandwich in the USA c1880. It has a poring section to the front with a twisted glass rope handle which also encircles an inner ice compartment. Made for champagne, but just as easily used for water or juice. You can see a very similar example in the Brooklyn Museum- Brooklyn Museum Ice Pitcher by Boston & Sandwich Date & Origin:- Boston & Sandwich USA c.1880. Comments:- Overshot or Ice glass as it was known in the Victorian era was made in many different locations, including England, Europe and the USA where Boston & Sandwich made some outstanding decorative and functional pieces. It is created by rolling the hot glass in tiny pieces of broken glass and then reheated to remove the sharp edges producing a very rustic look and feel. One of a number of superb examples from the amazing glass collection of John and Poppy Stallebrass.