De Stijl-Bauhaus Pitcher

Dutch Modernism - Rio Tiel Zuiver Tin Jug

Beautiful, timelessly elegant pitcher made of pewter.
Dutch modernism of the 1920s/30s.
Shapely and strict in design.
Design by Jan Ulrich for Rio Tiel, Zuiver Tin.
Signed underneath.
Round spherical shape with extended spout and curved, pointed handle.
The end of the handle is formed by a blackened cylindrical wooden core together with a round pewter ball.
This means that both cold and hot drinks can be served without burning yourself on the hot handle.
Height: 16cm
Diameter: 13.5cm
Depth: ~ 15cm
Good, cleaned and preserved original condition with age-related, slightly rough patina on the surface.