ModTiques 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...

Ceramic pitcher designed by the Sarreguemines factory, France, in the 1960s. With its modern shape and mineral hue, this ceramic will be perfect in a natural, refined and delicate...

This is a beautiful English etched glass pitcher. The pitcher features intricate etched-glass work with ferns. A lovely piece for bedside or on th...

Bofa Keramik Pitcher by Aksel Andersen & Leif Henriksen, Bornholm, Denmark, c.1960.

19th Century French pottery pitcher. Pottery from Normandy.  

Antique Rustic French Oak and Metal Pitcher, 19th Century French oak and metal pitcher from the 19th century, with original patina and wear consistent with age and use. These pitche...

A small fluted pewter pitcher designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s.

19th century French Jersey pitcher.

19th century hand made and hand painted sponge ware pitcher. beautiful blue and white color pattern. Great for decoration or to be used as a flower vase.

19th century blue ceramic pitcher with white flower from Savoie, France. No maker's mark. Minor wear.

Beautiful glazed green color, produced and sold in the south of France, where several potters worked.

This wash jug originally came from the Sarreguemines factory in eastern France. The Parisia pattern was created in 1895 at the end of the 19th century. The decoration on this jug fea...