Schneider Glass Pitchers

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...

Art Deco Decanter "Nippon" in clear glass by René Lalique created in 1930. Stamped signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Great and very decorative model ! height: 24.5 cm Félix...

An exceptional Moser Biedermeier attributed Bohemian enamelled and cut glass handled ewer with gilded metal mount dating from the 19th century. This ...

Glass and Enamel Bird Ewer Moser Late 19th Century This remarkable Moser pitcher exemplifies the pinnacle of Bohemian art glass. Among the firm’s most excit...

A fine pair art nouveau Doulton Lambeth art pottery handled ewers decorated with floral and scroll designs possibly by renowned artist John Broad and dating from the early 20th centu...

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...

Wedgwood basalt encaustic ewer with ancient Greek inspired decoration on both sides. The shape is also inspired by a Greek wine jug, known as...

This is an antique Art Nouveau decanter. A German, cast alloy decorative spirit ewer, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Fascinating Art Nouveau craftsmanship, presen...

A very stylish Art Deco art pottery Czech Amphora ewer in Islamic style dating between 1918 and 1939. The handled ewer is decorated with incised and r...

Sublime ewer jug in crystal and gilded metal. Art Deco. The Crystal is cut in a diamond point which gives this Jug carafe a very refined style. The diamond point crystal is indeed ve...

An Art Deco Eastern European Art Deco ruby overlay cut glass jug originating from Poland or Bohemia and dating from around 1930. The tall slender han...

A large Middle Eastern silver plated copper ewer with matching serving plate. Tall with a long spout, neck and handle. Ornately carved throughout ...