Circa 1940-1950: The Harlequin service water pitcher is sometimes reffered to as the "ball jug" and the shape was probably based on a Hall China piece made nearby in East Liverpool, Ohio. The Hall pitcher is slightly smaller and will not have the tell tale bands of rings decorating the bottom. It was made in all twelve harlequin colors. Standing at 7 1/4" x 8 1/2" wide this rose Harlequin water pitcher is discounted by 50% because of a very small tight hairline that was discovered across the bridge of the icelip. Very old tight line, guaranteed to be structurally solid (see fourth picture). Otherwise the pitcher shows no signs of use and has a beautiful bright and rich even glaze application.
