Royal Bayreuth Bavarian Porcelain Figural Tomato Milk Pitcher

This exquisite antique Royal Bayreuth Bavaria ceramic pitcher is a rare and beautifully crafted piece, shaped in the form of a vibrant pumpkin with lush green leaves accenting the to...

Royal Bayreuth Mouse Pitcher is glazed in soft grays with sparkling red eyes. This piece is extremely rare. The size being 8.5 inches high when normally this mouse is 6 inches. The bottom is marked: "Registered." The Royal Bayreuth factory has been the world's unparalleled leader in the production of porcelain for over 200 years, As the oldest Bavarian china firm under private ownership, the factory still stands like a fortress on a hill in the little village of Tettau. It was founded in 1794 in the Thuringian Hills, adjacent to what at one time was known as the East German border. Though delicate to the touch, it's durability makes it last for hundreds of years. The porcelain factory has survived a number of troublesome events, including the Napoleonic-Franco Prussian turmoil, two World Wars, numerous changes in management and ownership, and the great fire of 1897 which destroyed a number of important records and molds. The factory had its roots planted in 1792, when the famous, naturalist and botanist, Alexander von Humboldt, also an expert German geologist, was appointed by the king to research a possible factory site. The king desired a porcelain factory in the Thuringia province, and commanded von Humboldt to find the ideal location and personnel. After a lengthy study, von Humboldt reported to the king that Tettau should be the site of the factory and recommended that Johann Schmidt and Wilhelm Grenier be awarded the permit. By 1794, the factor was open for business. Anytime you see the Royal Bayreuth logo, you will see 1794 as the official date of commencement operations. Dinnerware, dining accessories, coffee and tea sets have been the company's main product line through the years. Just as fascinating are the wide number of collector items that the factory has produced. Included among these are many interesting pieces such as: figurals, rose tapestry...

Jugendstil Pewter pitcher is an original decorative object realized in the first years of the 20th century. Original pewter with braided w...

Splendid W. Ridgway & Co. drab ware pitcher which is dated on the bottom with an impressed mark October 1, 1835. This pitcher is in a patter depicting a village scene including a pub...

Fabulous hand thrown pitcher from the Henriot Quimper factory in France C1930. Hand decorated and without chips or cracks in excellent vintage condition. Eight inches tall with a gen...

A fine antique English porcelain milk pitcher or jug. Comprising the pot, a conforming lid, and a later associated chain connecting the two. With blue underglaze decoration of...

Beautiful American antique silver plate pitcher by Stimpson, 1868. Great chiseling work in the metal look carefully at the refined decora...

Beautiful American antique silver plate pitcher by Reed & Barton, 1879. Great chiseling work in the metal look carefully at the refined d...

Beautiful american antique silver plate pitcher by Rogers Smith & Co. Great chiseling work in the metal look carefully at the refined dec...

Originally used in a chateau, this large scale late 19th century French copper repousse pitcher features three shields on it lower half, each flanked ...