Antique Drinking Vessels

Stunning Art Deco signed Moser purple Oroplastic vase in the shape of a wine glass (- a rare shape -the glass is too thick to be a drinking vessel). The oroplastic design features ba...

The shells shape and scarcity of the commodity enabled the wealthy to mount the shells in precious metals to allow them to be used as respectable and highly treasured drinking vessel...

A type of preparatory drinking vessel popular in Russia, so widely used that it constitutes an important piece of Russian Material culture, the samovar was also popular in Iran, Turk...

The base is detachable and can be used independently as a drinking vessel. Both components bear identical hallmarks.

Although originally conceived as drinking vessels, these pieces lend themselves equally well to decorative use as: – bud vases – desk accessories – vanity objects – cabinet of curio...

In the early 19th century, following the Bunka (1804-1817) and Bunsei (1818-1829) eras of the Edo Period (1603-1868), porcelain kilns throughout Japan copied the forms and designs of...

Likely crafted in Germany circa 1920, these unique drinking vessels feature flared tulip-shaped cups with a warm golden patina, supported by intricately detailed bronze-tone stag hoo...

Weight An accurate weight of silver cannot be provided as cup has a coconut shell drinking vessel. Maker: Unmarked Date: Circa 1890 Origin: Europe Video: A video of this fin...

(Ref: NY8532/IAMR)Sussex Pig Pottery Drinking Vessel, Jug and Cup, Belle-Vue Pottery, Rye, 1870 Circa 1870 An English Sussex Pig drinking vessel was made at the Belle-Vue Pottery i...

We assume this was used as a tumbler or drinking vessel. Simply a wonderful Jasperware tumbler or beaker!

Equally appealing to collectors of antique drinking vessels, folk art, and utilitarian antiques, it offers a tangible connection to everyday life in the 1800s.

The refined proportions and subtle color make it a wonderful addition to any collection of antique barware, Art Nouveau glass, or historic drinking vessels. Perfect for enjoying a f...

Enclosed by a border of floral garlands, ribbon-tied fruit, lovers’ knots, rows of vases, and delft-ware drinking vessels. Wool with silk inlay. Measures: 10’6” H x 13’9” W.

Intended as a personal drinking vessel, the cup combines everyday function with refined craftsmanship.

Incan Kero Tumbler-shaped drinking vessel Period: 15th 16th Century Region: Peru Material: Wood Polychroming Finest in the world!

The elegant composition portrays a Creole woman standing on a terrace while drinking chocolate from a traditional mancerina, the distinctive Spanish-American drinking vessel develope...

Kendi are used in both daily and ritual life as both pouring and drinking vessels.

Kendi are used in both daily and ritual life as both pouring and drinking vessels.   

Produced in China for the Western export market during the late Qianlong period, this unusual tankard combines a classic European drinking vessel form with highly decorative Chinese ...

The Augsburg hallmarks struck to the underside of the drinking vessel are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antiqu...

The lady is shown enjoying chocolate from a traditional mancerina, a uniquely Spanish-American drinking vessel developed during the colonial period to prevent the spilling of hot cho...

Kendi are used in both daily and ritual life as both pouring and drinking vessels.

Antique Samurai drinking vessel with red lacquer and wooden stopper in excellent condition.

Both women are seated comfortably and each raise a drinking vessel in opposite hands as though casually participating in a celebratory toast.

Antique Samurai drinking vessel with red lacquer and wooden stopper in excellent condition.

The decoration to the body incorporates a leaf bordered vacant cartouche. The drinking vessel surmounts a plain swept knopped cylindrical pedestal.

The combination of richly toned oak and naturally aged copper gives the piece an appealing rustic patina. Barrel-form drinking vessels draw directly upon traditional cooperage, tran...

To his left a disciple of sorts stands holding a small drinking vessel. To his right a bird which resembles a crane also stood on one leg.

The drinking vessel of this Chinese silver goblet is embellished with an iconic Chinese dragon design incorporating a vacant teardrop shaped cartouche, accented with a stylized flame...

Their refined proportions, engraved detail, and subtle color make them a wonderful addition to any collection of antique barware, Art Nouveau glass, or historic drinking vessels. Pe...

Their refined proportions, engraved detail, and subtle color make them a wonderful addition to any collection of antique barware, Art Nouveau glass, or historic drinking vessels. Pe...

Their refined proportions, engraved detail, and subtle color make them a wonderful addition to any collection of antique barware, Art Nouveau glass, or historic drinking vessels. Pe...

Their refined proportions, engraved detail, and subtle color make them a wonderful addition to any collection of antique barware, Art Nouveau glass, or historic drinking vessels. Pe...

It was held that they could detect, and even deter, the effects of poison and as such were employed as drinking vessels, often mounted with ornate embellishments of silver.

An Account of Glass Drinking Vessels in England, from Early Times to the End of the Eighteenth Century.

Its construction reflects the techniques associated with traditional European cooperage, where shaped wooden staves and metal bands were employed in the manufacture of barrels, drink...

In one work, three figures gather around a barrel and table as pipes and drink vessels enliven the composition; the second depicts another closely grouped trio seated around a small ...

The anterior and interior surfaces of these impressive tots/cups retain the original gilding. These exceptional drinking vessels are fitted to a satin wood presentation box with a v...

The drinking vessel surmounts a plain knopped waisted pedestal.

The Romans prized fluorite for its vivid hues and used it to create exquisite drinking vessels, such as the famed murrine cups. During the Industrial Revolution, fluorite became sign...

The Romans prized fluorite for its vivid hues and used it to create exquisite drinking vessels, such as the famed murrine cups. During the Industrial Revolution, fluorite became sign...

The impressive example of antique silverware is fitted with two cast scrolling handles with plain elevated thumbpieces. This drinking vessel retains the original gilding to the in...

A candle placed between them illuminates the convivial gathering, accompanied by drinking vessels, a manuscript, playing dice, and crossed swords—objects that allude to the pleasures...

A pair of drinking game or puzzle vessels both early 20th century, rare "Georg Schmider, Zell" fuddling cup formed by three small conjoined vessels linked by interwined handles, deco...

The oval applied panel is further ornamented with a petasos surmounted the monogram initials 'LAC'; these initials take the place of a caduceus, which appears on the club's emblem. ...

The Romans prized fluorite for its vivid hues and used it to create exquisite drinking vessels, such as the famed murrine cups. During the Industrial Revolution, fluorite became sign...

The clock features a round dial with Roman numerals, framed by grapevine motifs and surmounted by a sculptural arrangement of musical instruments, a drinking vessel, and a wreath. Th...

The drinking vessel of this silver wine goblet is embellished with impressive engraved bamboo stems emanating from the lower portion.

The Romans prized fluorite for its vivid hues and used it to create exquisite drinking vessels, such as the famed murrine cups. During the Industrial Revolution, fluorite became sign...

The Romans prized fluorite for its vivid hues and used it to create exquisite drinking vessels, such as the famed murrine cups. During the Industrial Revolution, fluorite became sign...

The upper rim of the drinking vessel is encircled with an applied moulded border.

At the symposium, wine was mixed with water in the krater and subsequently transferred into jugs before being poured into individual drinking cups. The vessel therefore stood at the ...

The spirited composition depicts the youthful Satyr striding forward with the infant Dionysus perched upon his shoulders, the child raising a drinking vessel above his head. The subj...

To the front, a heart-shaped panel reserved in the white body is painted in underglaze blue with a flowering spray and bordered by a blue wavy line, a sentimental device that lifts a...

The lower portion of each drinking vessel is embellished with an impressive layered petal and leaf motif, accented with a matte textured background.

The glasses from France around 1900 were not just simple drinking vessels, but true works of art that appealed to the senses.

The glasses from France around 1900 were not just simple drinking vessels, but true works of art that appealed to the senses.

Its polished silver surface gives the vessel an understated elegance while retaining the substantial character associated with traditional Russian drinking vessels.

The opposing side of the goblet incorporates a cast and applied oak leaf festoon bordered cartouche embellished with the contemporary engraved inscription '18th Staffordshire Kingswi...

Beautiful piece! The 'kendi', a drinking water vessel with a spout but no handle, is a form distinct to Southeast Asia, where it has a long history.