Tarquin Bilgen Antiques Pitchers

Edwardian Classical sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Oval body on raised round foot. High-looping handle and helmet mouth. Chased oval frame with pal...

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...

Carafe of clear glass in the form of a drop, the wall divided into four segments by vertical cuts, three segments with elaborately cut floral, foliate and volute bindings, fourth seg...

A bright and colourful Art Nouveau Majolica pitcher made by Frie Onnaing in northern France in c. 1880. This design is known as Coligny, and features a combination of groups of hyd...

A beautiful quality art nouveau decanter made by WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) in Germany in c. 1901. The silver plated mount features a mermaid as a handle, outstretche...

Edwardian Regency sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Ovoid body, stepped foot, short neck, and helmet mouth; soft bracket handle with trefoil ...

Antique early-20th century Edwardian solid silver and glass mounted hip flask, with silver hinged screw top and removable cup. Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), Sheffield, ye...

Antique Stoneware Pottery 2 Gallon Water Jug with Blue Paint Decorated "2". Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 14" H x 8" W x 8" D

WMF green glass claret jug of typical art nouveau stylised form. The bottom mount depictis a maiden's head with a flower in her hair. The hair flows around the piece creating a windi...

Antique Victorian Leaded Crystal Glass Diamond Etched Small Water Pitcher Jug. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 9" H x 5" W x 5" D.

This exquisite ruby glass decanter was crafted in the late 19th century in Bohemia, a historic region which was famous for its glassware. Antique B...

Silver-Mounted Glass Duck Wine Dove Decanter, Antique English Art Nouveau Style An exquisite antique silver-mounted glass duck/dove decanter, finely crafted in the English Art Nouvea...