Antique Pair of French Ormolu & Glass Ewers, 19th Century

A superb pair of antique etched glass globe decanters, circa 1870 in date. The fine glass has been beautifully etched with a fine leaf pattern. This lovely pair can serve decorativ...

A thoroughly delightful vintage cut glass jug from the mid-20th century. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. ...

A beautiful vintage cut glass and ormolu dish that would make a stunning centrepiece, late 20th Century in date. The craftsmanship is second to none throughout all aspects of this ...

This is a fine antique French Empire Revival ormolu and patinated marble casket, circa 1820 in date. Of rectangular form decorated with  a central sculp...

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...

Frosted Glass Ewer with Matching Pair of Drinking Glasses. Ewer: 14" H, 6 ½" W, 4 ½" D Glasses: 8" H, 3 ¼" Diam.

Persian hand blown royal blue glass ewer. Remnants of gold gilding. 19th century.

19th century Bohemian Glass Decanter, Ewer, Pitcher Impressive Size, Blue Opaline Glass with Silver Overlay Design and Gilding Highlights Bohemia, 19th century.