C1899 order Spanish American War Admiral Dewey Water Pitcher American Pressed Glass Pictorial

This circa 1899 American pressed glass pitcher commemorates, in pictures, Admiral Dewey's role in the Spanish American War.

It depicts; the ship USS Olympia, crossed rifles, cannon balls, sabers, a canon, the American Flag and a bust of Admiral Dewey, all, order under a rope lip border.

The work is attributed to Beatty Brady Glass of Dunkirk Indiana.

It stands 9 1/2" tall and is 8" from spout to handle.

Fine antique condition with expected bottom wear and free of cracks or chips. A fine example for daily use or as a display piece.

A beautiful classic.

Item ships expertly packed and fully insured.

From Wikipedia ... "George Dewey (December 26, 1837 – January 16, 1917) was Admiral of the Navy, the only person in United States history to have attained the rank. He is best known for his victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish–American War, with the loss of only a single crewman on the American side."