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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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French Blue Opaline Portieux Vallerysthal Turquoise Glass Goblet Vase
By Portieux Vallerysthal
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
French Blue Opaline Portieux Vallerysthal Turquoise Glass Goblet Vase, with a stemmed construction and a fluted and ribbed design.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Barware
Materials
Opaline 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...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
$2,422 Sale Price
25% Off
Set of Six Portieux Vallerysthal Turquoise Blue Opaline Dessert Plates
By Portieux Vallerysthal
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of Six Portieux Vallerysthal Turquoise Blue Opaline Dessert, Salad Plates
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dinner Plates
Materials
Opaline Glass
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
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
Portieux Crystal Vase Mid-Century Design France 1950/60s
By Portieux Vallerysthal
Located in Palermo, IT
French crystal vase Portieux (France Portieux brand). This decorative object with transparent glass and frosted glass is very particular. It has a rotating decoration in relief depic...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass