Wonderfully Clear Bergen Ivy Pitcher

While this pitcher is very similar to Sylph by Monroe, it is cut in Bergen’s Ivy pattern..

This pattern consists of a central band of Hobstar divided by “double-helixed,” (I’m taking credit for that term!) bands of crosshatching. Shooting out from either side of the central band are alternating panels of notched prism and clear, sharp panels. The handle is finished in a technique featuring flutes, notching and a parallel set of 3 lines. The base is finished with a well cut 24-point hobstar.

This pitcher is on an exceptionally clear blank and the cutting is wood wheel polished to mirror-like perfection. There is no damage to the pitcher and it measures 9 1/4″ high, 5 1/2″ diameter at the base, and 4 1/4″ across the top.