Alexander s Antiques 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...

Decorate a wine cellar or a wet bar with this large beer mug. Crafted in Italy circa 2000 and made of pewter, the tall object stands on three lion shaped f...

This large decorative vase would be perfect in a niche as it has a dramatic profile but would also look great on a center table since it is fully decorated in the round and looks goo...

Standout mid century pitcher handcrafted in hammered copper with a silver plate finish in classic form featuring a stone clad parrot as a handle.

antique Bohemian double overlay (3 layers) cut glass two-piece set, jug and plate Glass richly cut in various shapes and decorated all around with gil...

Antique porcelain beer jug with a tin lid Southern German Historicism A typical humorous depiction of the time: 'A Sunday afternoon in the mountains'. (Written in old German letter...

Standout mid century pitcher hand crafted in silver plate on hammered copper in classic modern form with a bit of whimsy featuring a stone clad parrot as a handle.

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

Our pair of elegant silver-gilt ewers are attributed to the Austrian maker, Johann Georg Hann of Vienna, circa 1780-1800. Heights: 17 7/8 and 22 1/2 in; 45 a...

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. ...

This 19th century sponge ware pitcher with floral design in good condition.

19th century French Jersey pitcher.