Manuel Mafra Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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...

From Italy, this majolica apothecary pitcher (orciuolo) is in the manner of the pitcher done by Castelli, circa 1520, housed in the MET Museum NYC,...

Large Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter, circa 1940. Signed Gaeiras Obidos.

A rare French majolica barbotine rabbit pitcher by Orchies, circa 1890. Model number LP2 on reverse. This highly collectible pitcher is depicted as a wh...

An unusual and very quirky vintage Majolica barbotine water or wine pitcher in the shape of a mallard duck, made by Keller et Guérin's earthenware factory at Saint Clément, near Luné...

A delightful vintage Portuguese majolica tureen with lid, handcrafted in the 1950s by F. Mendes in Caldas da Rainha, the historic heart of Portuguese pottery. This charming tureen, s...

Pair of Sevres ewer-form mantel decorations, 19th century, hand-painted with scenes front and back, bronze mounts with cherubs at top and seashells around ...

Antique Portuguese Palissy-Ware Pottery Lobster Seafood Plate, Circa 1950.

A fine antique green glazed art pottery handled ewer with incised stylized floral designs picked out in black glazes with incised line designs around the body of the ewer. With mould...

Small Portuguese Palissy plate or charger with green grasses, coiled snake and moths. Signed: Jose A. Cunha, Caldas, Rainha, Portugal.

Small Portuguese Majolica Cabbage Tureen Aires C. Leal Caldas da Rainha circa 1950.

A lovely crimson jasperware jug by Wedgwood, featuring an applied white jasper neoclassical decoration of acanthus leaves and grapes bordering the rim. ...