Product code: Antique Imperial 474 shops La Rochelle Pitcher Sun Purple
An absolutely beautiful Imperial 474 La Rochelle glass pitcher from the early 1900s. Prior to 1920, glass manufacturers added manganese dioxide to decolorize the glass and make it clear. Over time, as it was exposed to the sun, the magnese reacted with the sunlight and caused the glass to turn purple. This glass is called "sun purple", and some people find it very collectible! Manganese also glows green under blacklight, and this pitcher does indeed have a slight green shops glow. Pitcher is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Some small bubbles in glass which is typical of glass from this era and only verifies its authenticity. Pitcher measures 7-3/8" tall at highest point. From a smoke-free and pet-friendly home. Will package securely for a safe trip to your doorstep. Thanks for shopping with me! Imperial, Westmoreland, EAPG, carnival glass, pressed glass, antique glass, sun purpled, solarized glass, purple glass, vintage purple glass, turn of the century, 1900s.
An absolutely beautiful Imperial 474 La Rochelle glass pitcher from the early 1900s. Prior to 1920, glass manufacturers added manganese dioxide to decolorize the glass and make it clear. Over time, as it was exposed to the sun, the magnese reacted with the sunlight and caused the glass to turn purple. This glass is called "sun purple", and some people find it very collectible! Manganese also glows green under blacklight, and this pitcher does indeed have a slight green shops glow. Pitcher is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Some small bubbles in glass which is typical of glass from this era and only verifies its authenticity. Pitcher measures 7-3/8" tall at highest point. From a smoke-free and pet-friendly home. Will package securely for a safe trip to your doorstep. Thanks for shopping with me! Imperial, Westmoreland, EAPG, carnival glass, pressed glass, antique glass, sun purpled, solarized glass, purple glass, vintage purple glass, turn of the century, 1900s.