RARE Antique American Belleek Hand Painted Grapes 7\" Bulbous Cider Pitcher For Sale

RARE Antique American Belleek Hand Painted Grapes and Vines 7\" Cider Pitcher.This is an early 20th century American Belleek art pottery pitcher, dating to circa 1910–1920. It is marked Belleek with the American Belleek logo on the underside. This is a beautiful piece with handpainted grapes, grape leaves and a purple maroon background wash, beaded handle and bulbous shape specific to cider pitchers. Acquired from an antique store liquidation - original price of 195.00 is on the tag on the base.Overall excellent condition with no chips or cracks. The only signs of previous use show in the wear to the gold trim at the spout. See photos.4.5\" Diameter of top opening
7.5\" Diameter of base
5.5\" Tall
About American Belleek:This Belleek has roots in Ireland, but was made in the United States byartisans who worked for Belleek in Ireland who them emigrated to America. They went from factory to factory assisting the Americans wherever they needed to get the quality desired for their American Belleek patterns. Examples can be found in the Museum of American Porcelain Art, as American Belleek is a superior quality porcelain.