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Technique: Hand-Crafted
Antique Hand-Painted Clear Glass Claret Jug with Floral Enamel, c.1900
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This charming antique clear glass claret jug attributed to Legras dates to around 1900 and showcases elegant hand-painted floral enamel decoration. The body is adorned with delicate ...
Category
Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Enamel
Martin Brothers Rare Large Tall Grotesque Spoon Warmer Jug
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An extremely rare and probably unique, tall grotesque figural ewer or spoon/ladle warmer by Robert Wallace Martin for the Martin Brothers dated 1880. The stoneware ewer is of tall cy...
Category
1880s British Arts and Crafts Antique Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
Emilia Castillo Large Silver “Ball” Pitcher, Signed, Taxco Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold and sculptural hammered silver pitcher by Emilia Castillo, featuring her iconic “ball handle” design. The arched handle is accented with a series of polished silver spheres, g...
Category
1980s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
1950
s Pitcher Wolmar Castillo for Taller De Los Ballesteros , Mexican Modernism
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and character-rich 1950s silver-plated creamer designed and handcrafted by Wolmar Castillo for the famed Taller de los Ballesteros in Taxco, Guerrero—one of the most important...
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Los Castillo Apple-Shaped Silver Plate Creamer, Sugar Bowl
Matching Ladle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A playful yet refined silver plated apple-form service set by Emilia Castillo for Los Castillo, crafted in Taxco, Mexico in the late 20th century. This collectible set includes a cre...
Category
1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Malachite, Silver Plate, Brass
Marius Bessone Vallauris Mid-Century Sculptural Art Pottery Pitcher
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and unusual French mid-century organic sculptural lava glazed pitcher by renowned ceramicist Marius Bessone (French, 1929-2001).
Based in Vallauris, an enclave of so...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Emilia Castillo Leaf-Form Silver Pitcher with Dragonfly Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular Mexican silver pitcher designed and handcrafted by Emilia Castillo, one of Mexico’s most celebrated contemporary silversmiths. Daug...
Category
1980s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Silver Plate
SET Chubut Champagne Bucket, Tray, Pitcher, Alpaca Silver
Black Horn
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
20 x 20 cm
49 x 9 cm
28 x 12 cm
The calm, peace and stillness of the Villa La Angostura lakes, together with its woods, are transmitted to the handles and the relaxed shapes of the...
Category
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Metal
Antique French Majolica Pitcher by La Faïencerie d
Onnaing
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique French Majolica barbotine pitcher produced by La Faïencerie d'Onnaing in the late 19th or early 20th century. These pitchers, also called pichets or canettes, are known for t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Los Castillo Silver-Plated Pitcher with Lapis Bird Handle, Taxco
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A whimsical and highly collectible silver-plated water pitcher designed and manufactured in Taxco, Mexico by the celebrated workshop Los Castillo. This sculptural vessel showcases th...
Category
1960s Mexican Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate, Brass
Deborah Ehrlich Crystal Water Decanter for Blue Hill at Stone Barns
Located in Accord, NY
The Deborah Ehrlich Crystal Water Decanter was designed in collaboration with Laureen Barber and Philippe Gouze for Dan Barber's James Beard Award winning restaurant, Blue Hill at St...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Minimalist Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Crystal
Silver Plated
Lapis Lazuli Creamer by Los Castillo, Mexico 1970
s, Signed
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Silver Plated & Lapis Lazuli Creamer by Los Castillo, a remarkable artifact hailing from Mexico's artistic heritage of the 1970s.
Made in Taxco Guerrero at...
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate
Deborah Ehrlich Crystal Magnum Wine Decanter for Blue Hill at Stone Barns
Located in Accord, NY
The Deborah Ehrlich Crystal Magnum Wine Decanter was designed in collaboration with Laureen Barber and Philippe Gouze for Dan Barber's Michelin Aw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Minimalist Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Los Castillo Silver Butterfly Pitcher with Malachite
Shell Inlay
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Los Castillo silver-plated pitcher from Taxco, Mexico, featuring a whimsical and artistic design with two applied butterflies—one inlaid with luminous mother of pearl and...
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Malachite, Silver Plate
Silver Pitcher with Abalone Shell Inlay, Mid 20th Century, Mexico, Signed LHG
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage silver plated water pitcher with abalone shell inlaid designed and manufactured in Mexico in the 1960s
More than a utilitarian piece, this pitcher is more of a sculpture, t...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Abalone, Alpaca
Brass
Glass Mosaic Water Pitcher by Salvador Teran, Mexico 1960
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Brass & Glass Mosaic Water Pitcher by Salvador Teran, a stunning piece hailing from Mexico's vibrant 1960s era. Crafted with utmost precision, this pitcher ...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Brass
Majolica Glazed Ceramic Oranges Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching realistic Majolica oranges jug / pitcher in orange and green glazed ceramic, Spain, 1950s-1960s.
Hand-painted Manises ceramic decorative jug in the shape of a bunch of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Marius Bessone Vallauris Mid-Century Sculptural Art Pottery Pitcher
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and unusual French mid-century organic sculptural lava glazed pitcher by renowned ceramicist Marius Bessone (French, 1929-2001).
Based in Vallauris, an enclave of so...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Wedgwood Majolica Ocean Jug Owned by André Leon Talley!
By Wedgwood
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A Wedgwood Majolica Ocean Jug with a storied provenance, owned by Legendary Fashion Icon André Leon Talley! Made with a pewter lid as a small syrup or creamer jug. It has an impresse...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Pewter
Mid Century Silver on Copper Pitcher with Parrot by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pitcher handcrafted in silver plate on hammered copper in modern form featuring a stone clad parrot as a handle. Stamped Los Castillo Mexico on the bottom.
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Stone, Silver Plate, Copper
Los Castillo Silver Toucan Pitcher with Onyx
Mixed Metal Inlay, Mexico 1960s
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A whimsical and collectible Mexican silver pitcher designed in the 1960s by the renowned Los Castillo workshop of Taxco, Guerrero. This sculptura...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Onyx, Silver Plate, Brass
Silver Parrot Pitcher with Lapis and Turquoise Inlay, Los Fajardo, Mexico 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical silver-plated water pitcher designed and handcrafted in the 1960s by the renowned Los Fajardo workshop of Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico. This charming piece captures the playful ...
Category
1950s Mexican Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate
Antique Staffordshire Pearlware Shepherd
Sheep Ribbon Plate
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine antique English Staffordshire pearlware blue and white plate decorated with a shepherd with his sheep dating from around 1820. The...
Category
1820s English Regency Antique Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
$184 Sale Price
25% Off
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Star Mosaic Italian Art Glass Pitcher
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown multi-color Millefiori flower and star mosaic Italian art glass pitcher / vase. Documented to the Fratell...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
$637 Sale Price
25% Off
A small vintage Italian ceramic pitcher after Gambone, circa 1960
Located in View Park, CA
A mid century modern ceramic pitcher, after Guido Gambone, circa 1960. In tones of pine, chartreuse, and mustard, and signed on verso.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Emilia Castillo Silver Tea Set with Malachite Frogs, Signed Mexican Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional four-piece tea service set by celebrated Mexican designer Emilia Castillo, crafted in silver plate with Castillo’s signature malachite frog finials. Each piece feature...
Category
1980s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Malachite, Silver Plate, Brass
1950s Jeronimo Fuentes Abalone
Wood Inlay Toucan Pitcher, Taxco Mexico
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking Mid-Century Modern Mexican pitcher designed and handcrafted in the 1950s by Jeronimo Fuentes in Taxco, Guerrero. Sculptural, expressive, an...
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Brass
Italian Sterlig Silver Art Deco
style Jug by POMELLATO
By Pomellato
Located in VALENZA, IT
Water jug in 925 sterling silver completely handmade in Art Deco style. The jug is modern and completely smooth, shaped in a rounded round-oval shape.
The base is circular in shape a...
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Sterling Silver
19thc Sponge Ware Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Sponge ware pottery pitcher in fine condition.Great blue color and condition.
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Pottery
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Red Wing Pottery Carafe Pitcher
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful midcentury pottery piece decorated with Quail figure. The glaze on this piece is uniform and reminescent of nostalgia. From the Bob White line, this piece will be a great a...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Spanish Green Terracotta Handled Jug Vase / Pitcher / Vessel, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stunning Iberian style handled jug vase, jar or vessel in green unglazed terracotta. Spain, 1940s
Catalan unglazed vase in green terracotta. Elegant piece, beautiful from all sides a...
Category
20th Century Spanish Folk Art Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta, Ceramic
Emilia Castillo Oversized Silver Pitcher with Stone Inlay, Taxco Silversmithing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive extra-large water pitcher designed and handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico by Emilia Castillo, one of the most celebrated contemporary designers to emerge from the region’s le...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Modern Antique Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Vintage Tortoise Shell Hand-Blown Glass Pitcher
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage hand-blown glass pitcher in a tortoise shell pattern.
Elegant barware hand blown tortoise shell glass pitcher amber with clear glass handle.
A distinctive tortoise shell motif brings rich color and dimension to a glass carafe that makes a stunning addition to your bar.
A beautiful tall Martini or Lemonade pitcher...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Antique Enamelled Glass Claret Jug with Stag Motif, Hunting Lodge Wine Pitcher
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This charming antique glass claret jug features a beautifully hand-enamelled portrait of a stag set against a softly graduated sky and lush gr...
Category
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Enamel
Pol Chambost Mid-Century Iconic Art Pottery Black
Yellow Glazed Jug
By Pol Chambost
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning mid-century French art pottery jug decorated in one of the most iconic colour combinations by renowned artist and ceramicist Pol Chambost (French, 1906-1983) and dating fr...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Earthenware
Los Castillo Silver Pitcher with Abalone
Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, Taxco Mexico
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully crafted silver-plated pitcher by Los Castillo, one of Taxco’s most iconic silversmithing families. This piece features stylized cut-out bird and floral motifs inlaid wi...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Guapa Thermos
Located in Paris, FR
Thermos Guapa in solid brass in chrome plated finish.
Partially covered with genuine leather.
Maintains 1 liter liquid’s temperature for up to 12 hours.
Al...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$1,364 / item
Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher Man Phallic Design, Spain, 1960s.
Handcrafted glazed terracotta ceramic phallic pitcher features a jug form as a m...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Earthenware, Majolica, Terracotta
$1,229 Sale Price
20% Off
Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Vase Tall Pitcher, France 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oversized Mid-Century Modernist glazed ceramic gurgling fish water jug / pitcher. France, 1950s-1960s
Manufactured by Vallauris Ceramics.
Eye-catching large green Majolica ceramic va...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Parian Jasperware Hummingbird Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
Parian jasperware hummingbird pitcher. Vibrant blue and white vintage Parian pitcher with hummingbirds amidst foliage. England, circa 1930s
Dimensions:...
Category
Early 20th Century English Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Earthenware
18th Century French Bronze Tankard
Located in Dallas, TX
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...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Vintage Silver Plate Pitcher with Parrot Handle by Alfredo Villasana
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout mid century pitcher handcrafted in silver plate on hammered copper in classic form featuring a stone clad parrot as a handle. Stamped Villasana Mexico on the bottom.
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Stone, Silver Plate, Copper
Los Fajardo 1960s Silver Plate
Abalone Parrot 3-Piece Service Set, Taxco
By Fajardo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and striking three-piece silver plated service set by Los Fajardo, crafted in Taxco, Mexico, during the 1960s. This sculptural ensemble includes a water pitcher, creamer, and ...
Category
1960s Mexican Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Silver, Brass
Collection of Three Smoke Ring Sponge Ware Pitchers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine collection of three sponge ware pottery pitchers in a smoke ring pattern.All in good condition with cracks or chips.Sold as a group of three.
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Pottery
$1,980 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Jugendstil Beer Stein art nouveau WICK WERKE uranium glaze pewter lid am colours
By Merkelbach
Located in Landshut, BY
Beautiful & quite unique
Art Nouveau STEIN
both colours and pattern are typical Jugendstil
pewter lid
Manufactured by WICK WERKE AG
Production Period aro...
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Pewter
Doulton Lambeth Silver Mounted Cream Jug by Francis E Lee, 1877
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Doulton Lambeth stoneware silver mounted leaf design jug and early work by renowned designer and decorator Frances E Lee and dated 1877. The jug ...
Category
1870s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Silver
19thc Smoke Ring Sponge Ware Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Sponge ware pottery pitcher in a smoke ring pattern.Amazing deep blue color.
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Pottery
$636 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Rustic French Oak and Metal Pitcher, 19th-Century
Located in Valencia, VC
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...
Category
19th Century French Rustic Antique Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Metal
$323 Sale Price
22% Off
Murano Barbini Purple Amethyst Gold Flecks Handle Italian Art Glass Pitcher Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown amethyst purple and gold flecks Italian art glass pitcher shape flower vase. The piece is documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, with original an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Mexican Alpaca Silver and Abalone Inlay Water Pitcher, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This piece represents the era’s celebrated fusion of organic materials and modern design, echoing the influence of Taxco’s most innovative silversmiths—where artists and workshops such as Los Castillo...
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Abalone, Alpaca
Spanish Mid-Century Ceramic Pitcher Green and Black Mudéjar Style, Punter
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Hand-thrown, hand-painted and signed by Domingo Punter, this mid-20th-century Spanish ceramic pitcher is a striking fusion of medieval tradition and modern artistry. Produced circa 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
$541 Sale Price
20% Off
Christian Dior - Empoli - Tortoiseshell Glass Pitcher, Signed, France, C.1970
Located in Chatham, ON
CHRISTIAN DIOR - EMPOLI (Manufactured in Italy (Tuscany) for Christian Dior Home) - Large and exceptional Mid Century tortoiseshell glass pitcher / vase - hand made / mouth blown with striking brown and amber patterned glass - hollow amber glass pulled handle...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Italian Pewter Beer Stein with Lion Motifs and Engraved Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wine cellar or a wet bar with this large beer mug. Crafted in Italy circa 2000 and made of pewter, the tall object stands on three lion shaped f...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Pewter
Majolica Glazed Ceramic Lemons Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching realistic Majolica lemons jug / pitcher in multicolor glazed ceramic, Spain, 1950s-1960s.
Hand-painted Manises ceramic decorative jug in the sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
antique cut glass beer stein 1920s art nouveau with hand painted porcelain lid
Located in Landshut, BY
Antique glass beer jug with a pewter and porcelain lid
Hand painted by Ludwig Kannengießer
A commemorative gift from a university fraternity.
Southern Germany 1927
Ø 7.5 cm ~ Heig...
Category
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Pewter
Set of Two Sponge Ware Pitchers -2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Sponge ware pottery pitchers in two different sizes and in good condition.Sold as a group of two.
Large pitcher measures 7.5d x 7.5h x 5w
smaller pitcher measures - 4.5w x 7d ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Pottery
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Copper Watering Can, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous vintage Mid-Century Modern brass and copper watering can with a long spout. Great lines, great original condition with wonderful patina. Found at an Estate Sale in Nurembe...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Islamic Primitive Copper Water Jug Ewer, Ottoman Empire, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
PRIMITIVE ANTIQUE JUG/EWER
Handmade from a number of metals with a hand-hammered copper main body dovetailed with a brass base and wrought iron handle.
...
Category
19th Century Turkish Primitive Antique Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron
William Ridgway Antique Drabware Bacchus
Pan Jug
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A quality antique English drabware jug portraying Bacchus and Pan by renowned makers William Ridgway and dating from around 1834. The stoneware jug stands raised on narrow round step...
Category
1830s English Antique Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
William Gale
Son 1856 New York Etruscan Medallion Wine Pitcher Ewer Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Medallion wine ewer designed by William Gale & Son.
Very rare and important piece of the American silversmith history. This fabulous wine ewer was made by the William Gale & Son Company, just five years before the American Civil War (1861-1865) in the 1856. The rich design and the delicate composition reflects the extreme opulence of the northern United States in these period and the degree of sophistication when serving a table.
By other part, this wine ewer is full of symbolisms, where the degree of knowledge and understanding of the characters of Greek and Roman mythology is demonstrated.
This one-of-a-kind piece was carefully crafted with impeccable details in solid .925/.999 sterling silver. It is fully decorated with ancient Etruscan and Greek revival patterns and architectural neo-classic elements, such the small two balusters and the rosettes located in the handle.
The most significant are the two medallions depicting the classical figures of the helmeted & bearded portrait bust of Dionysus and the portrait bust of his daughter Methe, wearing a diadem made of vine leaves.
This rare pitcher has a total weight of 750.43 grams and a measure of 12 by 7.5 inches (30.5 x 19 cm). The base has a diameter of 4.75 inches (12 cm).
Fully stamped in the underneath, with the silver assay hallmarks, the maker's cartouche GS, the year of production 1856 and signed in full, "W. GALE & SON NEW YORK .925 STERLING GS 1856".
Dionysus, (Bacchus for the Romans), was the god of the grape-harvest, winemaking and wine, of fertility, orchards and fruit, vegetation, insanity, ritual madness, religious ecstasy, festivity and theatre in the ancient Greek culture. The iconographic theme on this sheet refer to the legend of the triumph of Dionysus, or as the Romans called him, Bacchus the god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine, the son of Zeus and Semele. The Bacchanalia was a religious festival in honor of the wine god, Dionysus.
Methe, was the goddess-nymph of drunkenness in the ancient Greek mythology. She was the daughter and companion of the god Dionysus. She was also the wife of Staphylos (bunch of grapes) and mother of Botrys (grapes).
History: The founder of the firm was William Gale (1799-1867) and the company was located in the number 447 at Broome street in New York. W. Gale invented and patented in 1826 a process for making spoons with ornamental patterns by cutting the ornament on rollers, both the upper and the lower rollers being cut with the pattern. this made the production of pattern spoons much less expensive than the former method of hand hammering patterns by the use of dies. William Gale was succeeded in the business by his son William Gale Jr. (1825-1885) who, after few years, ceased the control of the firm to H.B. Dominick & Leroy B. Haff until 1928 when the business was finally purchased by Reed & Barton.
Note: The signature and hallmarks stamped at the bottom of this piece, correspond to the pieces produced before the US civil war...
Category
1850s American American Empire Antique Hand-Crafted Pitchers
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$5,320 Sale Price
20% Off
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