Victorian Cranberry Opalescent Glass Pitcher

A decorative Victorian-style cranberry glass pitcher featuring a striking white opalescent pattern. The vessel is constructed of blown glass with a bulbous body that tapers to a narrow neck before flaring into a ruffled, crimped rim. The exterior is adorned with a 'Fern' or 'Seaweed' opalescent vine-and-leaf motif that contrasts sharply against the deep ruby-red translucent glass. It features an applied clear glass handle with a distinctive reed or ribbed texture, characteristic of late 19th to early 20th-century glassmaking techniques. The piece appears to have a small, slightly polished pontil mark on the base, indicating it was hand-blown. The coloration represents a classic cranberry hue, achieved through the addition of gold chloride to the glass melt. In terms of condition, the glass retains high clarity and gloss, though minor surface scratches and internal air bubbles (seeds) are visible upon close inspection, typical for its age. No major chips, cracks, or repairs are evident from the provided view. This style is often associated with Northwood, Fenton, or similar American and British glass houses from the 1890s-1910s period.