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What is Portieux Vallerysthal?

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What is Portieux Vallerysthal?
Portieux Vallerysthal is a region that became a center for glass-making during the 19th century. The land originally was under the control of France and called Portieux, but in 1870, Germany claimed it and renamed the area Vallerysthal. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Portieux Vallerysthal glassware.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
French Portieux Barware / tableware Amber colored Crystal Stemware
By Portieux Vallerysthal
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the elegance of French craftsmanship with this exquisite Portieux Amber Crystal Stemware service, meticulously designed for 11 people. Elevate your dining experience with...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Glass

Materials

Crystal

French Portieux Barware / tableware Clear & Amber colored Crystal Stemware
By Portieux Vallerysthal
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Experience the epitome of French refinement with this stunning Portieux Crystal Stemware service, expertly crafted for 12 people. The set features a c...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Glass

Materials

Crystal

Portieux Vallerysthal Blue Opaline '2' Cordial '2' Sherbert Glasses 1930's +1
By Portieux Vallerysthal
Located in Mobile, AL
The blue opaline glass of Portieux Vallerysthal has been admired and collected for generations. This is a pair or Sherberts and a pair of wine or cordial glasses. Just perfect for a ...
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Zoomorphic Partridge Ewer Blue French Glass Late 19th century
By Portieux Vallerysthal
Located in Paris, FR
Original zoomorphic pitcher ewer in the shape of a partridge. Beautiful item made of silver plate for the head of the partridge nicely chiseled showing the lovely texture of feathers and blown blue glass for the body part, with a handle on the back. Yellow-colored glass eyes. The Head of the partridge is mounted on a hinge forming a movable lid for the pitcher-ewer. This kind of pitcher ewer was mainly used to serve delicious alcohol or liquor with flavor and aroma, such as pear, and mirabelle plum, as it was during the "Belle Epoque" a very fashionable and refined custom. This colored blown glass was produced by the Portieux Crystal factory created in 1705, it has a written mark "Deposé" beneath the body of the ewer, french work from the late 19th century, probably from Napoleon III period. The history of this factory known as the "Portieux crystal factory" actually begins in Tonnoy in 1690. In 1698, Duke Leopold I of Lorraine granted letters patent to Sieur de la Pommeraye, owner of the premises, associated with François Magnien, holder of the know-how, the exclusivity of glass manufacturing and trade in his duchy. In 1898, the Grand Duchess of Vladimir, wife of the brother of Tsar Nicolas II, discovered the factory while on a cure in Contrexéville. She will become a frequent customer. in 1960, the company supplies many prestigious customers: Maxim's, Brasserie Lipp, Hôtel de Crillon, Le Bristol...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Portieux Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
By Portieux Vallerysthal
Located in Canton, MA
Bronze and crystal chandelier by Cristallerie de Portieux. A single tier of candles. Cut crystal stem pieces with a brilliant sparkle. Completely restored, wax polished to protect an...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of French Eggcup Glass by Portieux Vallerysthal, 1950s
By Portieux Vallerysthal
Located in taranto, IT
Pair of egg cups in jade glass, Portieux Vallerysthal production, France, 1950s They measure 9 cm in height by 5 cm in diameter, in excellent storage conditions.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Glass

Materials

Glass

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