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...

A monumental Italian art glass decanter, ewer, cruet, vase or bottle with stopper in a rich ruby red color attributed to Empoli. Hand blown of the finest art glass in a classic mid c...

Vintage German Art Deco Orange Bohemian Cut Crystal Glass Martini Cocktail Shaker with 3 Integrated Shot Glasses. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 8" H x 3.5" Diameter.

A beautiful Antique Victorian Silver mounted Claret Jug with a clear cut Glass Body. The Body of the Wine Jug is embellished with band of cut designs including images vine leaves. Th...

Baccarat, France. Art Deco jug in mouth-blown crystal glass with gold decoration in the form of leaves. 1930s. Three jugs are available. Measures: 15,5 x...

A very nice Danish modern small stoneware ewer / pitcher by Soholm Bornholm, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks a...

Tall French stoneware ewer by Gilbert Metenier (Gannat), France, 1910s. Tall and spectacular ewer. Great effect! Measures: Height 43.8 cm, 17.2 in., width 17.5 cm, 6.9 in., depth 16....

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...

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...

A pair of lovely Antique Germ Silver and Cut Glass Claret Jugs. Each Jug as a clear cut glass body with a chased Silver mounted neck, lid & handle. The Neck of the Jug has a delicate...

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...