SECOND QUALITY
The answer to what the perfect pour feels like. A hand-opened rim, sweeping concave lines, and a handle with real heft. Graceful under pressure and generous by nature.
Seconds are structurally sound and functional, but may include bubbles, surface marks, or a slight wobble from the handmade process. Appearance may vary from the image shown.
Handmade in the USA
Guaranteed to arrive safely
Made of natural materials
Durable enough for daily use
The balance between hand and vessel is something Simon Pearce glassblowers get just right, and the Addison Pitcher is the proof. It moves from lemonade on the porch to a pitcher of sangria at the dinner table without missing a beat. The handle has real heft to it, nothing dainty, while the body stays elegant. A registry staple, a go-to gift, and the kind of piece that earns its spot on the table permanently.
Please note: Seconds are structurally sound and functional, but may include bubbles, surface marks, or a slight wobble from the handmade process. Appearance may vary from the image shown.
Seconds are final sale and excluded from gift wrapping.
What Makes a Second?
Lines or impressions left by molds and hand tools—visible traces of the process that shapes each piece.
Gentle differences in shape or proportion, including uneven rims or dimensions beyond our usual tolerances.
Occasional larger bubbles or clustered air pockets captured during the molten process.
Swirls or fragments of unmelted materials from the furnace environment.
This was part of my purchase of several "seconds," trying to make the modern-move to non-lead crystal I have had from family, etc., for many years after my daughter excoriated me that I was "poisoning yourself!" So, I set about finding some daily use glassware that was lead free and more consistent with my "non-Versailles-too-crazy-ornate" design ethos: Simon Pearce killed it! Totally! Hand made pieces with Barium and no lead?!? Yeah! Understated and classic, yet organically original designs? Yeah! So, I started with some seconds, to sort of "test the water." I love Simon Pearce glassware! And this pitcher: Brilliant for entertaining or mixing up for the home a mix of whatever! I cannot tell how this is a second! It seems so wonderfully handmade, like a pair of bespoke shoes. Simon Pearce: My new "go to" best glassware!
Very well designed
Has multiple uses.
Is beautiful on it’s own!
Love
I am currently using the pitcher as a vase for my sunflowers! I am in love with it! I plan to use it for family gatherings to serve ice water! I am looking forward to that since I have never had one and always dreamed of owning a beautiful glass pitcher!
So lovely and sleek
Seconds are fully functional pieces that don’t meet our strict visual standards. Because every item is made by hand, small variations naturally occur throughout the making process. Some seconds reflect the learning curve of new artisans or the refinement of a new design, while others simply fall outside our tolerance guidelines. When this happens, the piece is designated as a second and offered at a reduced price.
Seconds are typically offered at 10%–30% off the original price, depending on the piece.
Seconds may include subtle differences in shape, size, or finish. Common variations can include:
1. Slight dimensional differences beyond our tolerance range, typically ⅛"– ½".
2. Small bubbles within the glass.
3. A gentle wobble that does not affect stability.
4. Occasional stones or cords in the glass, which reflect the molten material and furnace environment.
These variations are visual in nature and part of the handmade process. Pieces that are unsafe, sharp, or unstable are never offered as seconds.
No. Because seconds celebrate variation, each piece is unique and may differ from the product photography shown. That individuality is part of what makes seconds special.
No. All seconds are final sale.
Seconds are not eligible for gift boxing or wrapping. However, you may contact our Customer Care team to purchase a gift box separately if available. Gift messages may still be added at checkout.
