Antique Drinking Vessels

This antique toby jug is further ornamented with a smoking pipe and drinking vessel in either hand. The shape of the flared upper portion of the jug pertains to a tricorn hat and ...

This piece was not just a drinking vessel; it was a statement of lineage, alliance, and social standing, blending English aristocratic tradition with the exotic luxury of Chinese cra...

The cast sterling silver pedestal is modelled in the form of Caduceus with the wings to the upper portion conjoining with the drinking vessel. This impressive antique Victorian si...

This large crocodile skin hip flask retains the original hallmarked push fit drinking cup. The underside of the drinking vessel incorporates the volume marker '1 1/2 PT', in addit...

Delftware jugs were often created for public houses, and "Boy" might reference part of a pub name, a local drinking song, or a common toast. Just as likely, given England's strong ma...

Beer steins were popular drinking vessels in German culture, often used in taverns or social gatherings.

The silver holder of each drinking vessel is embellished with embossed decoration depicting rural scenes incorporating figures gifting flowers and tending to sheep.

The kendi has no handle and one holds it by the neck and drinks from the spout. The kendi seems to have evolved from the Indian "kundika" and spread throughout Asia, changing shape a...

The history of the beer stein itself dates back to 14th century Germany, when new public health laws required covered drinking vessels to prevent contamination. This led to the creat...

Large antique Victorian silver loving cup and cover English, 1881 Height 40cm, width 13.5cm, depth 13.5cm This large antique cup and cover is a traditional ‘loving cup’, an ornamen...

The surface of the antique chalice is ornamented with impressive embossed quatrefoil cartouches bearing contemporary engraved initials 'IHS'*. The surface of the drinking vessel is ...

Their vision was to “create the finest quality crystal for drinking vessels and decorative objects of beauty for the home.”  

Imbibement was Li Bai's method of poetic inspiration, and the reference upon this vessel meant for alcohol consumption is no accident, making it the quintessential Chinese Export Sil...

Their vision was to “create the finest quality crystal for drinking vessels and decorative objects of beauty for the home.”

Their vision was to “create the finest quality crystal for drinking vessels and decorative objects of beauty for the home.”

Together, these three prints form an intentional and decorative ensemble: service ware, ornamental vase, and drinking vessel, all tied together by blue grounds and gold highlighting.

Each magnificent tea caddy is surmounted with two impressive cast finials; one in the form of a bird and one in the form of a young boy reclining with a drinking vessel. The antique...

Beyond its function as a drinking vessel for a specific ritual, this stirrup cup served as a testament to the owner's participation in a fashionable and elite pastime.

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...

The plate is arranged as a dense encyclopedic composition, displaying an extraordinary array of curved sabres, daggers, sheathed blades, decorated scabbards, maces, smoking pipes, po...

While a few pewter wine flagons and silver wine cups for Purim are scattered across Jewish museum collections around the world, this is the only known vessel made for drinking beer t...

Ancient examples were used for drinking vessels and evolved to hold dining implements in the hollow hull - including cutlery, napkins and spices; upon grander events the hull could b...

The enduring hallmark of Quezal art glass is its unique expression of the Art Nouveau style, based on organic shapes and naturalistic motifs coupled with technical perfection in the ...

The enduring hallmark of Quezal art glass is its unique expression of the Art Nouveau style, based on organic shapes and naturalistic motifs coupled with technical perfection in the ...

It was, however, observed that the rim thickened on the interior would have rendered the vessel impractical for drinking. Provenance Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, London, July 10th, 1...

The foot is encircled by two raised bands. The form of the vessel is modelled after the bronze zhi ritual vessels used as drinking cups during the late Shang dynasty and early Weste...

Originally conceived for the storage and preservation of nut oils in a provincial kitchen, it may also have been used to store and serve cool drinking water. This handsome vessel has...

Originally conceived for the storage and preservation of nut oils in a provincial kitchen, it may also have been used to store and serve cool drinking water. This handsome vessel has...

Originally conceived for the storage and preservation of nut oils in a country kitchen, it may also have been used to store and serve cool drinking water. This handsome vessel has ag...

The Kendi's form, with a bulbous body and spout for drinking, is a traditional vessel style in Asia, valued for both its functionality and aesthetic appeal.

An exquisite interior scene depicting a mother hen as she roosts while her chicks peck about the room, four feeding on the grain in a simple white porcelain plate while several gathe...

Linke's fantasy enamelled objects - such as nefs, mantel clocks, cornucopias, ewers, drinking horns and other vessels - were usually lavishly decorated with carved rock crystal inlay...

Linke's fantasy enamelled objects - such as nefs, mantel clocks, cornucopias, ewers, drinking horns and other vessels - were usually lavishly decorated with carved rock crystal inlay...

Linke's fantasy enamelled objects - such as nefs, mantel clocks, cornucopias, ewers, drinking horns and other vessels - were usually lavishly decorated with carved rock crystal inlay...

A young male in the upper left lies on his back, drinking from a jug, presumably wine. A young male at the top on the right is sleeping in front of another liquid vessel, possibly af...

It has also been used throughout Europe since the 15th century, appearing in paintings, furniture, drinking glasses and similar vessels and jewellery.

A large and exquisite norwegian drinking vessel or "Stavkanne", early 18th century with carved decoration on all sides.

Likely Celtic drinking vessel. Horn and brass handle.

London, 1683 by AR A nice little early English drinking vessel, with typical floral and rope chasing.

This figure is depicted holding a wine skin in his left hand and is possibly missing a drinking vessel from his right hand. This piece is in very good condition and has an antique...

A fine and rare Spanish silver Bernegal, a form of drinking vessel with handles and lobed edges to the top of the bowl, which would have been passed around the table; the central spi...

It closely resembles the figurative drinking vessels that Kuba elites—particularly men—used to drink palm wine (maan), a sweetly sour alcoholic beverage. 

Tumbler cups have been used as drinking vessels throughout the Georgian era, especially in ships and carriages in order to stop spillages they are still used to this day as prizes or...

Incorporating twin hanging loops to the shoulders well used, burnished and patinated leather English, circa 1680-1700.  

Ceramic jugs with thier original spouts. They are porcelain with an antique rose pink glaze highlighted with gilt bands and floral decoration.

The Cup was originally silver plated, now cleaned, with traces of original silvering. Twin handled drinking vessels or 'loving cups' are less common in the 18th century in plated ...

The image of the bird on the spout of a drinking vessel carries a symbolic association, with particular significance as a poison-averting force (see: Ernst J.

Their striking design and excellent craftsmanship make them not only functional drinking vessels but also beautiful decorative pieces that can enhance any table setting.

Large drinking silver and horn vessel

The particularly vivid slip colours it is decorated with were fashionable for a period during the 1820s and 1830s. The art of drinking from these vessels is to suck the liquid up fro...

An 18th century Swedish quaich or drinking vessel in bent ash covering over a staved oak body with oak handle.

19th Century English leather pint sized drinking vessel having stitched construction and nice patination.

Nupe women were well-known for their skill in shaping drinking vessels. Everyday objects, like this gourd water vessel, received detailed attention.

A 19th century Chinese ritual bronze drinking vessel with archais Taotie decoration.

Lovely pair of Scottish treen drinking vessels with brass rims, bases and handles, the center and borders decorated with embedded brass wire twisted strands.

A superb example of a German silver-plated cow horn drinking vessel or centerpiece made by the World-famous silver manufacturers Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik commonly called WMF.

Rare 18th c. Swedish burlwood vessles, one with a bulb shape, and the other with tapering straight sides and incised turning to lip