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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.
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Antique Set of Nine Opal Wine Glasses Hand-crafted in France, Portieux Vallerys
By Portieux Vallerysthal
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique set of 9 Vallerysthal opal wine glasses, also known as Portieux Vallerysthal opaline, glasses with a pontil mark on the bottom where the piece was broken off from the rod.
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Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Opaline Glass
French Blue Opaline Glass Jewelry Dish Seashell Portieux, circa 19th century
By Portieux Vallerysthal
Located in New York, NY
A French blue opaline glass jewelry dish with seashell design, by Portieux, France, circa 19th century or earlier. With authentication mark: Marked 'Portieux France' on top as shown ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Opaline Glass
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
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...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Glasses French Amber Vase Glass by Portieux Vallerysthal, 1950s
By Portieux Vallerysthal
Located in taranto, IT
Glass jar in jade glass, manufactured by Portoeux Vallerysthal, france, 1950s
They measure 20 cm in height, in excellent storage conditions.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Glass
Materials
Jade


