Modern Hill Inc. 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...

Minton Majolica ewer with a mythological theme which features putti, birds and vine fruits. The ewer has a tapered neck, with mask head and Sphinx handle. Sits on circular fluted foo...

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

Indian Bidriware Ewer is an original decorative object realized at the end of 20th century by Indian manufacture. This artwork is decorated with a silvered inlay. This beautif...

In addition to tea leaves, water, and heat, the art of drinking tea (chayi) calls for a variety of teaware and utensils - both practical and decorative. This petite ceramic ewer date...

Pair of Sevres ewer-form mantel decorations, 19th century, hand-painted with scenes front and back, bronze mounts with cherubs at top and seashells around ...

Rare Gien French Faience Glazed Majolica Neoclassical Ewer Pitcher Jug 19th Century Good condition overall, with some damage to top rim, as seen. From a private collection. Free inte...

Austro-Hungarian silver wine ewer.

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 is a water ewer used in Tibetan ritual offerings to the "hungry ghosts". They have been reborn so, as a result of greed and avarice and are condemned to wander as spirits with b...

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....

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...