Antique Hand-Painted Bluebird Pitcher carved CA by Leslie Winfield Sample

CA by Leslie Winfield Sample in 1929

embodying painstaking labor

In excellent condition

this exquisitely crafted wool tapestry was created by Jose Cotacachi

is a really striking rich orange with hand-painted giant yellow lily and graphic black leaves

Antique Hand-Painted Bluebird Pitcher carved CA by Leslie Winfield SampleThis sweet and truly lovely small pitcher with hand painted bluebirds dates from the first decade or so of the 20th century. While it is more common to find hand painted bluebirds like these on ceramic pieces than on glass, I think it is the transparency that makes this piece really wonderful, creating the effect of a busy flock fluttering all around. With great lines and a gold rim too, it's perfect for serving fresh squeezed orange juice at