18th Century Pewter Pitcher

Beautiful German faience jug from one of the Northern German factories.

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...

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...

Fantastic wood and brass pipe.

Wonderful carved German or Austrian snuff box hunting motive and silver mounting. Carved to fit "hand in glove." Provenance: Exhibited at the Dome M...

Very funny little snuff box with a text about Etimologie; the true learning or real learning, on the lids outside and a hidden erotic motive on the inside of the lid.

A stunning Italian gilt copper ewer dating back to 18th century with a circular body featuring a quadripartite decoration defined by the repoussé of a double vertical ribbed frame that frames tableaux decorated with floral scrolls; the background of these sections is finely dotted by chisel tool to underline a very pleasant relief to the embossed parts thanks to the burnishing. An excellent and unique hand-made pitcher, selected in a private collection of Northern Italy. This rare golden jug was created to serve wine during the Eucharistic celebration, the Christian liturgical practice. it is an Italian work of art that dates back to 1700, with a wonderful fire gilding, for collectors. In good age related condition regardless of a small dent in the middle part of the body, consistent with the eighteenth-century dating. The cast handle takes up the motif of the volutes present on the body of the ewer. The spout is closed by a hinged lid with a small floral knob, with minimal deformations near the hinge compromising its perfect closure. In the upper part, there are welding signs...

Presenting a fabulous historic treasure of times past, namely, a 19th century large Civil War Era bronze and tin pitcher. From circa 1850, this is an American frontier piece. I...

Santos Oils container. Pewter. Century XVIII. Container made of pewter that has a foot, a body with curves, two handles and a lid. Its exterior decoration shows a clear influence o...

Pewter passover tray, Germany, 18th century. The outer rim has wriggle- work engraving of the order of the Seder service, along with a pair of birds fl...

Pewter Purim dish, Germany, late 18th century. The outer rim has wriggle-work engraving stating “and of sending portions one to another and gifts to the poor” (Esther 9:22). Interspersed between some of the words are depictions of foliage and flowers. Large decorative star in which the very center has three interlocking fish. This dish was used for the custom of sending gifts of food to friends or neighbors during Purim. In Central Europe, nuts and candied or dried fruit were the usual treats extended. The astrological symbol of the month of Adar, in which Purim falls out on, are fish, which is why that is featured in the center. 18th century pewter Purim dishes are much more scarce than 18th century pewter Passover...

This antique pitcher was made by the well known Copeland Spode factory of England in approximately 1890 in the period Late Victorian style. This small p...