Posh Guess 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...

Antique Large Jaspé Pottery Pitcher, Late 19th Century, France. An exceptionally large size pitcher with striking marbleized slip application. From the Savoie region of France.

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...

Large pewter ewer, on the theme of the sea: the catch represents a woman lifting a fishing net in which she has caught various fish and crustaceans. Under the spout, a head of Neptu...

A capacity mark such as ‘pint’ or ‘quart’ is self explanatory. Such marks became a legal requirement in 1836 in England. The presence of such a mark does not mean the item is post-18...

Presenting a gorgeous 18th century French bronze tankard. This large tankard is made of a mixture of copper and nickel to make bronze. It has a be...

19th century pewter pitcher with pewter handle. Etched on underside is name 'Colodny'. Weighs approximately 4 pounds. Wonderful old patina...

German Kayserzinn pewter wine/water pitcher or jug with Art Nouveau style low relief iris decoration centered by a Devils head under the spout and a ...

Early Gustavsberg Victorian Majolica Pitcher – Cobalt Relief on Ivory Crackle Glaze This early Gustavsberg Victorian majolica pitcher is a fine example of 19th-century Scandinavian ...

A Fine and Elaborate German 19th Century Renaissance Revival Style Britannia Silver Plated Beer-Tankard by The Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF). T...

This is a Victorian liquid bellied lidless, Gill measurer with a brass rim and inscription of the owner. A capacity mark such as ‘pint’ or ‘quart’ is sel...

Late 19th century English pottery gravy boat in the famous blue willow pattern. Maker's mark is for William Adams and Sons, which were located in Tunstall.