Antique Drinking Vessels

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

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

The chalice has a circular tapering form onto a knopped stem and panelled hexafoil swept foot. The drinking vessel is embellished with engraved geometric bands incorporating the s...

The upper portion of the body is encompassed with a flat engraved border accented with simplified scrolling designs above the contemporary engraved initials 'WEA'. The drinking vess...

Many centuries ago tazzas were initially used as drinking vessels only, but later in time they were used for other purposes as well.

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...

Banded and engine-turned wares were the everyday drinking vessels of the industrial age, produced in great quantity in Staffordshire, Yorkshire, Bristol and South Wales from about 17...

German Antique Late 19th Century Lidded Glass Jug Beer Stein Porcelain Pewter German Glass, Pewter, Porcelain Late 19th Century Dimensions: H x D x W: 17cm x 14.5cm Crafted in ...

Their lightly worn garments, simple basketry, fishing spear, and shell drinking vessel all emphasize survival within a challenging environment characterized by wind, cold, and scarce...

The later hallmarks struck to the underside of this impressive cup include: Maker's mark: G (Gorham Manufacturing Company) Anchor mark: Gorham trademark anchor Silver quality/puri...

The cartouche to one side depicts a scene of a male figure playing cricket and the opposing side of the goblet incorporates the engraved inscription 'Mohawk Cricket Club presented by...

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

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...

Animal and bird-form silver objects were among the most engaging products of the Hanau workshops, combining virtuoso metalworking with the playful tradition of European silver drinki...

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...

It is equal parts sculpture, drinking vessel, and conversation piece — exactly as its makers intended.

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 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 ...

They are not simply drinking vessels but highly decorative examples of 19th-century Bohemian art glass, intended to be admired as much as used.

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

Objects of this type were prized in Georgian taverns, coaching inns, hunting lodges, and country houses, where they served both as practical drinking vessels and lively conversation ...

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...

Handsome ca. 17 - 18th century Norwegian Hanseatic beaker also called a Berger to describe a footed drinking vessel that is stemmed or conical or slender tapering body widening into...

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 ...

Given its diminutive scale and footed form, it may have served as an individual salt, small drinking cup, condiment vessel, or personal eating bowl.

Such objects were valued as luxurious personal accessories as well as decorative furnishings, with bottles commonly used for scent, toilet water, or spirits and cups serving as accom...

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.

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.