Spelter 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...

Marked: London, 1859, Maker: John S. Hunt.

Bright and distinct ewer vase was made by California Originals pottery in 1950s-1960s. It is decorated with intense multicolored drip glaze in red and yellow palette on black backgr...

Austro-Hungarian silver wine ewer.

Vintage Italian Empoli Murano cased art glass Decanter. Hand blown cased glass pitcher made in the Mid-1955s by the Italian firm Empoli. Excel...

A charming and highly decorative 18th century French faience ewer, beautifully hand-painted with a lively polychrome palette of cobalt blue, soft greens, and warm ochre tones. The gl...

Silver hot chocolate pot decorated with laurel garlands and gadroons. The lid is topped with a fruit bowl, and a rosewood handle is attached t...

A nice small Danish modern pewter ewer / pitcher, circa 1960s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 3.25"W x 2"D x 6.5"H. It is signed on the under...

England, circa 1910 An Edwardian glass and silver decanter of zoomorphic form, imitating a duck, standing on a circular plinth base. Height 25.00cm Width 20.00cm Depth ...

This exquisite ruby glass decanter was crafted in the late 19th century in Bohemia, a historic region which was famous for its glassware. Antique B...

Charles Schneider, French Art Deco glass ewer. Pink and yellow powdered glass with spots in orange, pink, and green powder inclusions, applied violet handle, circa 1922. Engraved: ...

This fantastic and super rare 19th century sponge ware water cooler could be used for even lemonade or parties. The condition is good with no cracks minor...