The letters “Rd” are in the center of the diamond. A: You have a Victorian majolica pitcher. “Rd” is a British Registry mark that shows the design was registered with the British government.

Years ago she left this gorgeous-cut glass pitcher to me. Now I am going into a retirement home and am downsizing my possessions. It is 9 inches high and made by J. Hoare in the Alpine pattern.

This sort of glassware was ubiquitous in china cabinets across America, and when company came, hosts poured water was at the dinner table from cut glass pitchers, spooned berries from large cut ...