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...

This is a fine example of an English George III period, porcelain serving platter or large oval dish, made by Spode and hand painted in candlelight Pattern 967, during the early 19t...

Colorful set of antique wall dishes from Rouen, France, handcrafted, circa 1880, the set includes two large wall hanging platters, six smaller plat...

Minton Majolica ewer with a mythological theme which features putti, birds and vine fruits. The ewer has a tapered neck, with mask head and Sphinx handle. Sits on circular fluted foo...

Majolica faience Palissy Portuguese crab platter circa 1940. Decorated with mussels and shells, Caldas da Rainha. 9.8 inches diameter. Hairline on the back.  

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...

19th Century ceramic majolica pitcher in the form of a cockatoo. The colors are lovely and vibrant. The handle of the pitcher is in the form of bamboo, which is a really interesting ...

PRIMITIVE ANTIQUE JUG/EWER Handmade from a number of metals with a hand-hammered copper main body dovetailed with a brass base and wrought iron handle. ...

19th century Imari charger with exquisitely hand painted patterns in lovely colors. There is a central medallion, which depicts what appears to be a jade tree...

Amusing pair of Victorian Majolica pickles pitchers signed dated with the English mark June 7th 1871.

A charming French majolica barbotine pig pitcher by Orchies, circa 1880. Maker's mark on reverse. This highly collectible pitcher, titled "Cochon au Jambon" (pig with ham), is depict...

Large Majolica Ceramic Pitcher. Decorated with a pattern of apples. With very bright colors. Most likely a production from the Belgian brand Nimy. The pitcher is in good condition. ...