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PITCHERS-1063
Lovely vintage cider or lemonade pitcher with pansies. This charming pitcher is expertly hand painted with pansies in shades of purple, yellow, lavender, and amber. Background colors are pastel shades of lavender, green, mauve, and white. The artist has initialed the pitcher, A. C. S. The pitcher stands 6 3/8" tall and measures just over 5" in diameter at its widest point. Though unmarked, this vintage pitcher is made of fine European translucent porcelain, and is most likely Austrian or Bavarian in origin. With no chips, cracks, or restoration, this vintage pitcher is in excellent condition. To view additional items by the same artist, please see the following pieces in our inventory: BWL-1122, COM-1016, SHA-1038, VAS-1125, CUP-1013.
PITCHERS-1062
Handsome vintage cider pitcher set with grapes. This gorgeous set includes a large cider pitcher with four matching, handled cups. Each piece of the set is expertly hand painted with clusters of purple grapes and greenery on a ground of ivory, blue, and amber. Gold gilding adorns the rim of the pitcher and one side of the beaded handle. The remainder of the handle is painted a lovely shade of amber. The very talented artist's initials, F. A., appear on the pitcher and one of the cups. Two of the cups are marked, "Hand Painted China, J. Geo. Garnieh & Co., Kansas City, Kansas". The remaining two cups and cider pitcher are unmarked. All pieces of the set are made of fine, translucent porcelain and are most likely Limoges in origin. The cider pitcher stands just over 6" tall and measures 8 ½" from handle to spout. Each cup stands 3 ½" tall. With no chips, cracks, or restoration, this vintage set is in excellent condition.
PITCHERS-1058
Sensational Limoges pitcher with art nouveau florals. This beautiful pitcher is expertly hand painted with pink flowers and foliage on a ground of ivory, salmon, and gold. The flowers and foliage are outlined with pencil-thin gilding. The ornate handle and rims of the pitcher are decorated with vibrant and heavily applied gold gilding that is in excellent condition. French factory artist, Muttier, has signed the pitcher near the handle. It stands 9 ½"tall and measures 4 ½" inches in diameter across its skirted base. The piece is triple marked with the Elite Works underglaze white ware mark in green, used after 1900, the Elite Works overglaze decorating mark in red, circa 1900-1914, along with the words "Hand Painted", in gold. With no chips, cracks, or restoration, this gorgeous pitcher is in excellent condition.
PITCHERS-1050
Wonderful vintage cider pitcher with grapes. Though unmarked, this lovely antique cider pitcher has the look and feel of fine European porcelain and is most likely Bavarian in origin. It is hand painted with clusters of purple grapes and fall foliage on a ground of pale lavender, pale blue, taupe, and mauve. The scalloped rim and ornate, twisted handle are decorated with vibrant gold gilding that is in excellent condition. The artist, Alma Heflin, has signed the pitcher near the base of the handle. The pitcher stands 6" tall to the top of the handle and measures 6 ½" in diameter at its widest point. With no chips, cracks, or repairs, this lovely vintage cider pitcher is in excellent condition.
PITCHERS-1046
Marvelous and massive Limoges pitcher or tankard with camellias. This large pitcher stands 14 ½" tall and measures 8" in diameter at its widest point. It is expertly hand painted with vibrant pink camellias and lush greenery on a colorful ground of magenta, lavender, buttery yellow, and peach. Some of the camellias have raised white enamel highlights on their petals, giving them a very three-dimensional appearance. The rim and handle of the pitcher are decorated with rich gold gilding that is in excellent condition. French factory artist, de Moris, has signed the pitcher. It is double marked with the P. M. Mavaleix underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1908-1914, as well as the George Borgfeldt (Coronet) overglaze decorating mark in green, circa 1906-1920. "Hand decorated", written in red, also appears on the bottom of the pitcher. With no chips, cracks, or restoration, this beautiful antique pitcher is in excellent condition.
PITCHERS-1035
Marvelous and massive Limoges pitcher or tankard with roses. This stately pitcher stands 15 ½" tall and measures 7" in diameter at its widest point. It is beautifully hand painted with trailing pink, yellow, and red roses and foliage on a ground of lovely pastels in shades of blue, antique rose, pink, mint green, and ivory. The petals of the pink and yellow roses have raised enamel highlights, giving them a three-dimensional appearance. The ornate rim, lower portion of the handle, and scalloped skirt of the base are decorated with rich gold gilding that is in excellent condition. The pitcher is marked with the Tressemann &Vogt underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1892-1907. This lovely antique pitcher is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration.
PITCHERS-1009
Elegant hand painted Limoges pitcher. This pitcher stands 8" tall. The white ware mold has a lovely flowing, skirted base and a ribbon handle. The pitcher is hand painted with pink wild roses and foliage on a background of pastel blue, pink, and yellow. The rim and handle of the pitcher are painted with gold gilt, and the gilded handle is also decorated with pink roses and greenery. The pitcher is marked with the Haviland and Company mark 12, circa 1894-1931. This lovely piece is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs, and very minor wear to the gold gilding.
PITCHERS-1056
Handsome Limoges cider pitcher with poppies. This lovely pitcher is expertly hand painted with burnt orange poppies and foliage on a ground of chocolate brown, mauve, sky blue, soft peach, and taupe. The mouth rim and beaded handle are decorated with rich gold gilding that is in very good condition, with minor wear noted to the handle. Most of the gold wear is on the underside of the handle. The pitcher is marked with the Jean Pouyat underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1890-1932. It stands 5" tall and measures 7 ¼" in diameter, excluding the handle. With no chips, cracks, or repairs, this cider pitcher is in excellent condition.
PITCHERS-1054
Charming Limoges bumblebee and apple blossom cider pitcher. This pitcher is hand painted with white and pink blush apple blossoms and greenery. Buzzing near the blossoms are two very large, realistic bumblebees. Background colors are soft blue, white, and deep hunter green. The rim of the pitcher is decorated with gold gilding that is in very good condition, with some wear noted to the top of the rim. Well-known American porcelain painter, E. Miler, has signed and dated, 1902, the pitcher near the base of the handle. The signature and date are very faint, but can be seen with the help of a magnifying glass. The pitcher is marked with the Jean Pouyat underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1890-1932. It measures 7 ¾" from handle to spout and stands 5 ½" tall at the rim. This lovely pitcher is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs.
PITCHERS-1052
Outstanding Limoges milk pitcher with morning glories. This beautiful factory-decorated pitcher is expertly hand painted with life-like pink and white morning glories and foliage on a ground of deep olive green, mint green, pink blush, and creamy ivory. The scalloped rim, base, and ornate handle are decorated with vibrant gold gilding that is in excellent condition. Listed French factory artist, L. BART, has signed the pitcher near the handle. It stands 5 ½" tall and measures 4 ½" in diameter across the base. It is double marked with the Elite Works underglaze white ware mark in green, used after 1900, as well as the Pitkin and Brooks "private labeled by others" mark in red, circa 1903-1917. With no chips, cracks, or repairs, this gorgeous pitcher is in excellent condition.
PITCHERS-1051
Handsome Limoges cider set with fruit and berries. This cider set includes a large cider pitcher and four matching cider cups. Each piece of the set is expertly hand painted with colorful clusters of fruit or berries, including blackberries, cherries, plums, and raspberries. Background colors are white, ivory, pale blue, mint green, and mauve. The rim and handle of the cider pitcher and the rims of the cider cups are decorated with lovely gold gilding that is in very good condition, with wear noted on the handle of the cider pitcher, where the thumb and fingers would rest. The pitcher stands 6" tall and measures 8 ¼" from spout to handle. It is marked with the William Guerin underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1900-1932. The cider cups stand 3 ½" tall and are unmarked. This lovely cider set is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs.
TANKARDS-1019
Handsome Limoges dragon-handled tankard with raspberries. This hand painted tankard features ripe, red raspberries, white flowers, and vines on a ground of pale blue, white, and chocolate brown. The dragon handle and upper rim of the tankard are decorated with lovely gold gilding, in excellent condition. The tankard stands 5 ½" tall and is marked with the Jean Pouyat underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1890-1932. The artist has initialed and dated the bottom of the tankard, A. A., Aug. '03 (for 1903). This antique tankard is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs.
PITCHERS-1049
Large and lovely Limoges "Alexander-style" cider pitcher with strawberries. This expertly hand painted cider pitcher is decorated with ripe red strawberries, white berry blossoms, and greenery on a colorful ground of deep sienna, chocolate brown, ivory, buttery yellow, and soft mint green. Exquisite gold gilding, with extensive black detailing, adorns the upper and lower rims of the pitcher. The ornate handle and inner mouth rim of the pitcher are decorated with heavily applied gold gilding that is in very good condition, with minor wear noted to the handle where the thumb and fingers would rest. There is also minor wear to the gilding on the pitcher's rim edge. There is a manufacturing flaw, an indentation, in the handle where the thumb would rest. The indentation is under the gold gilding and is original to the piece. Please refer to picture 5. This large cider pitcher measures 7" in diameter at its widest point, not including the handle. The measurement from handle to spout is 9". The pitcher stands almost 8" tall at the handle. It is marked with the Tressemann and Vogt underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1892-1907. Although the excellent hand painting on this pitcher appears to be the product of an American studio such as Pickard of Stouffer, it bears no studio mark or artist's signature. This gorgeous pitcher is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs.
PITCHERS-1048
Handsome Limoges cider pitcher with currants. This pitcher is expertly hand painted with ripening currants and greenery on a ground of deep sienna, white, yellow, soft blue, and peach. Perfect gold gilding covers the upper rim of the pitcher and the beading on the pitcher's handle. The artist has initialed and dated the bottom of the pitcher, H. L. S., 1901. The pitcher measures 7 ½" in diameter at its widest point and stands 5" tall at the rim. It is marked with the Jean Pouyat underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1890-1932. With no chips, cracks, or restoration, this lovely cider pitcher is in excellent condition.
PITCHERS-1047
Lovely vintage pitcher with roses. This pitcher is expertly hand painted, on both sides, with trailing roses in shades of red, pink, and white. Background colors are white, pale blue, and soft lavender. The scalloped rim and ornate handle are decorated with rich gold gilding that is in perfect condition. The artist, M. George, has signed the pitcher near the handle. The pitcher stands 10" tall at the lip and measures 5" in diameter across the base. Though unmarked, this vintage pitcher has the look and feel of antique European porcelain and is most likely Limoges or Bavarian in origin. With no chips, cracks, or restoration, this elegant antique pitcher is in excellent condition.
TANKARDS-1018
Outstanding Ceramic Art Company tankard with blackberries. This large Belleek tankard is expertly hand painted with luscious ripening blackberries, pink and white blossoms, and fall foliage on a beautifully blended ground of creamy ivory, mauve, amber, sienna, hunter green, and mint green. The center of each flower has raised enamel highlights. The base of the tankard features an intricate raised relief design, as does the handle. The colors on the handle of the tankard range from deep sienna to creamy caramel. The top rim of the tankard is decorated with rich gold gilding. This substantial tankard stands 14 ½" tall and measures 6 ¾" in diameter across the base. It is marked with the American Ceramic Art Company overglaze decorating mark in violet, circa 1894-1906. This beautiful tankard is in excellent condition with the exception of a small firing flaw on one side of the handle. The flaw appears to be underglaze and does not detract from the beauty of this wonderful piece. Please refer to the close-up photo of this imperfection.
PITCHERS-1044
Gorgeous Limoges cider pitcher with blackberries. This handsome cider pitcher is expertly hand painted with ripe, purple blackberries, white blossoms, and fall foliage on a ground of creamy ivory, hunter green, pale blue, purple, and amber. The pitcher's upper rim and inner mouth are decorated with gold gilding that shows some wear on one side of the inner mouth. The artist's initial, W., appears on the bottom of the pitcher. The pitcher is marked with the Jean Pouyat underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1890-1932. It measures 7" in diameter at its widest point and stands 5" tall to the top of the rim. With no chips, cracks, or restoration, this antique cider pitcher is in excellent condition.
PITCHERS-1040
Gorgeous Bavarian cider pitcher with blackberries. This large cider pitcher is expertly hand painted with purple blackberries, pink blossoms, and lush foliage on a ground of green, golden amber, brown, rust, and blue. The scalloped rim and handle of the pitcher are decorated with lovely gold gilding that is in excellent condition. The very talented artist, F. Seybold, has signed the pitcher near the handle. This very large pitcher measures 9" from handle to spout and stands 6 ½" tall. It is marked with the Jaeger (J & C) factory mark, circa 1902. With no chips, cracks, or restoration, this outstanding cider pitcher is in excellent condition.
PITCHERS-1036
Gorgeous Limoges dragon-handled cider pitcher with blackberries. This handsome cider pitcher is hand painted with large purple blackberries, white blossoms, and fall foliage on a ground of mint green, lavender, and ivory. The ornate dragon handle and scalloped rim of the pitcher are decorated with rich gold gilding that is in excellent condition. The very talented artist, R. Volkman, has signed the bottom of the pitcher. This very substantial pitcher measures 9" from spout to handle and stands 6 ½" tall to the top of the handle. It is marked with the Jean Pouyat factory underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1890-1932. With no chips, cracks, or restoration, this outstanding cider pitcher is in excellent condition.
PITCHERS-1025
Gorgeous Limoges cider pitcher with roses. This lovely hand painted cider pitcher is decorated with pink and crimson roses and lush greenery on a ground of rich chocolate brown, caramel brown, and almond. The artist, B. Schneider, has signed the pitcher. (Please refer to the photo for the signature, as it is difficult to make out the exact spelling.) The pitcher is marked with the Jean Pouyat factory underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1890-1932. It stands 5" tall and measures 7" in diameter at its widest point. This charming antique cider pitcher is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration.
PITCHERS-1018
Gorgeous American studio decorated Limoges cider or lemonade pitcher. This large and lovely cider pitcher is hand painted with expertly executed and realistic burnt orange poppies and greenery on a ground of deep greens and rust. These deep tones fade to lighter shades of green and peach as they continue up the sides of this very substantial pitcher. The handle and rim of the piece are painted with rich gold gilding, and the gold gilding at the top of the pitcher is outlined with deep red pen work. There are just a few tiny spots of gold wear on the handle and edge of the spout. The painted surface is in excellent condition, with the exception of several tiny spots of paint loss on the back of the pitcher near the bottom, which are pictured in the photos. The pitcher is marked with the William Guerin underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1900-1932, and the Stouffer Studio trademark in red, circa 1905-1906. It is initialed "JK" near the handle by the artist, Jacob Kiefus. The pitcher stands 6" tall, not including the spout, and measures 8 ½" from spout to handle. This very striking pitcher is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration.
PITCHERS-1016
Superb Stouffer roses pitcher. This outstanding piece is hand painted with lovely roses on a background of mint green, orange, magenta, yellow, apricot, and pink. There is a lovely gold scrolling design below the roses. The rim and handle are decorated with heavy gold gilding that shows very minimal loss on the handle where the thumb would rest. The pitcher is signed by the artist, Thomas Jelinek, who painted for both the Stouffer and Pickard studios. The piece is double marked with the Gerard, Dufraisseix, and Abbot underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1900-1941, as well as the Stouffer overglaze decorating mark in red, circa 1906-1914. It stands 9" tall. This antique pitcher is free of chips, cracks, and repairs. Excellent condition.
TANKARDS-1011
Outstanding Limoges hand painted tankard. This tankard is expertly hand painted with blackberries and late summer foliage on a background of peach, soft blue, and mint green. Every leaf vein and berry is outlined with a fine line of gold gilding. The tankard handle, rim, and base are trimmed with gold gilding that is in excellent condition. The only gold wear visible is on the high points of the handle where the thumb would rest. The tankard is artist signed near the handle, Ed. Heyn. Edward M. Heyn is listed in Appendix B, page 328, of Alan B. Reed's, "Collector's Encyclopedia of Pickard China". The tankard is marked with the Jean Pouyat underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1890-1932. It stands 5 ½" tall and is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs.
TANKARDS-1007
Superb Limoges dragon-handled tankard. This handsome tankard mug is hand painted with red and green currants and greenery that are so expertly done that they appear three-dimensional against a background of golden hues blended with rich browns. The dragon handle is painted a rich brown and caramel color. The top and bottom rims of the tankard are trimmed with thick bands of gold gilding that is in excellent condition. The tankard stands 5 ¾" tall and is marked with the Jean Pouyat underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1890-1932. This outstanding piece is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs.
PITCHERS-1010
Fabulous Limoges cider or lemonade pitcher. This beautiful pitcher is hand painted with white, purple and green grapes on the vine. The background and foliage is in varying shades of green and purple. The rim of the pitcher is trimmed with gold gilding that is in perfect condition. The artist's initials, M. F., appear on the bottom of the pitcher, along with the underglaze white ware mark of the Jean Pouyat Factory, circa 1890-1932. The pitcher measures 9" from spout to handle and is 6 ¼" tall. Mint condition.
PITCHERS-1045
Beautiful Limoges cider set with blackberries, currants, cherries, and grapes. This set includes a large cider pitcher and four matching cups. The cider pitcher is expertly hand painted with a unique combination of ripe, purple blackberries and red currants. Background colors are a beautiful blending of mint green, lavender, mauve, and sienna. Each piece of the set features a gilded handle and rim. The rich gold gilding is in excellent condition on all pieces of the set. Two of the cider cups are hand painted with blackberries and currants. One cup features hand painted grapes, while the fourth cup is decorated with cherries. The cups are marked Imperial Austria. They each stand 3 ¼" tall. The cider pitcher is marked with the William Guerin underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1900-1932. The pitcher measures 7 ½" in diameter at its widest point and stands 6 ¼" tall. All pieces of this wonderful antique cider set are in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs.
PITCHERS-1042
Lovely Limoges cider pitcher with crab apples. This delightful cider pitcher is expertly hand painted with clusters of tiny crab apples, branches, and greenery on a ground of rusty red, amber, pale blue, peach, and taupe. The handle and scalloped rim of the pitcher are decorated with rich gold gilding that is in excellent condition. The inside of the pitcher has a beautiful opalescent finish. The very talented artist, Vesta M. King, has signed the bottom of the pitcher. The pitcher is marked with the Tressemann and Vogt underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1892-1907. It measures 7" from handle to spout and stands 5 ¾" tall at the spout. This beautiful antique cider pitcher is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration.
TANKARDS-1016
Charming vintage mug signed, E. Miler. This small, handled mug is expertly hand painted with deep purple blackberries, white blossoms, and fall foliage on ground of mint green and soft peach. The handle and rim of the mug are decorated with lovely gold gilding that is in excellent condition. Well-known American amateur artist, E. Miler, has signed the mug. The mug does not have a manufacturer's mark, but does have impressed numbers "1145" over "2" on its base. It is very likely Limoges in origin. Standing 3 ¾" tall, this vintage mug is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs.
PITCHERS-1030
Huge Limoges pitcher with grapes. Both sides of this large pitcher are hand painted with clusters of ripe grapes on the vine. One side features clusters of deep bluish-purple grapes, while clusters of green grapes adorn the opposite side of the pitcher. Background colors are a beautiful blending of taupe, ivory, mauve, lavender, and brown. The ornate and sculpted mouth of the pitcher is decorated with gold gilding that is in good condition, with some very minor loss and rubbing consistent with age. The pitcher's base rim is also decorated with gold gilding that is in excellent condition. The pitcher is marked with the Delinieres & Company underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1894-1900. It stands a stately 14 ¼" tall to the top of the handle and measures 5 ½" across the oval-shaped base. This handsome antique pitcher is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs.
PITCHERS-1021
Elegant Limoges syrup pitcher with roses. This lovely factory decorated syrup pitcher is hand painted with multi-colored roses and foliage on a ground of creamy yellow, sienna, peach blush, and ivory. The handle, rim, and finial are decorated with lovely gold gilding that is in excellent condition. The pitcher is signed by listed French factory artist, A. Broussillon. The piece measures 6 ¼" tall to the top of the finial and sits on a base measuring 3 ¼" in diameter. It is marked with the George Borgfeldt (Coronet) overglaze decorating mark in green, circa 1906-1920. This wonderful antique pitcher is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration.
PITCHERS-1008
Magnificent Limoges pitcher. This pitcher is beautifully hand painted and signed by the artist, Loba. F. Loba painted for both the Pickard and Stouffer Studios. The pitcher is decorated with pink and white poppies that have raised enamel centers. The background is made up of perfectly blended pastels in shades of pink, yellow, blue, and green. The pitcher's rim, handle, and base are painted with lovely gold gilt that includes a band of raised and intricately scrolled gold near the top of the pitcher. The base, handle and upper portion of the pitcher are a deep turquoise. The pitcher measures 11" tall to the top of the lip and is 6" in diameter at its widest point. It is marked with the Tressemann and Vogt underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1892-1907. This lovely pitcher is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs, and has minimal gold wear to the rim and handle.
PITCHERS-1033
Handsome Limoges pitcher with grapes. This large pitcher is hand painted with clusters of purple grapes and green foliage on a ground of ivory, lavender, pale blue, soft yellow, and peach. The mouth, spout, and top of the handle are decorated with rich gold gilding that is in excellent condition. The artist, Shafer, has signed the pitcher near the handle. This large piece stands 7 ¾" tall at the spout, with the body of the pitcher measuring 6" in diameter at it widest point. The pitcher is marked with the Tressemann and Vogt underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1892-1907, and is impressed with "Dorique Pat. June 3 '84 5 ½" on the bottom of the pitcher. This lovely antique pitcher is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration.
TANKARDS-1014
Handsome Limoges tankard with blackberries. This tankard is hand painted with ripe and ripening blackberries, foliage, and blossoms on a ground of rich chocolate brown, caramel, mauve, and taupe. The artist, E. W. Beals, has signed and dated ('04 for 1904) the tankard on the bottom. The tankard stands 5" tall and is marked with the Charles Martin underglaze white ware mark in green, used after 1891. This charming antique tankard is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration.
PITCHERS-1024
Limoges pitcher/ewer with stylized poppies. This factory-decorated pitcher is hand painted with stylized poppies in shades of lavender and burnt orange. The background is a creamy ivory, and foliage is in shades of green, yellow, and orange. Each flower, leaf, and stem is outlined with thin lines of gold gilding. The ornate handle, rim, and skirted base of the pitcher are decorated with rich gold gilding that is in excellent condition. There is very minimal wear to the gilding on the underside of the handle where the finger would rest. French factory artist, J. Luca, has signed the pitcher near one of the poppies. The pitcher stands slightly more than 9 ½" tall. It is marked with the Elite Works underglaze white ware mark in green, used after 1900, as well as the Elite Works overglaze decorating mark in red, circa 1900-1914. This lovely pitcher is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration.
PITCHERS-1020
Enchanting Limoges cider or lemonade set. This lovely set includes a pitcher and four matching cups. Each piece is beautifully hand painted with vivid red-orange poppies and a yellow and amber colored butterfly. Ground colors are a lovely blending of soft green, peach, pink, caramel brown, and sky blue. The rims and handles of all of the pieces are painted with lovely gold gilding that is in excellent condition. Each piece is signed on the bottom by the artist, M. Lilley. The pitcher stands 7" tall and sits on a base that measures 5 ¼" in diameter. The cups measure slightly over 3" tall. The pitcher is marked with the Charles Martin underglaze white ware mark in green, used after 1891. The cups are unmarked, but most likely Limoges, Bavarian, or Austrian in origin. All pieces of this wonderful set are in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs.
TANKARDS-1012
Handsome Limoges tankard with grapes. This large pitcher or tankard is hand painted with red grapes, vines, and foliage on a ground of taupe, mauve, olive green and gray. The tiered base and handle of the tankard are painted a very dark green to charcoal black, as is the top rim. The entire decorated surface of the piece has a matte finish. The tankard is signed on the bottom by the artist, but the signature is difficult to read (please refer to the photo of the signature). The tankard stands 14 ¾" tall and sits on a base that is slightly more than 6" in diameter. The maker's mark is Tressemann and Vogt's underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1892-1907. This large tankard is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration.
TANKARDS-1008
Handsome tankard hand painted by the D'Arcy Studio of Kalamazoo, Michigan. This outstanding tankard is hand painted and signed by the artist, Blake. It is decorated with large red currants and leaves on a background of deep crimson red, pale yellow, light blue, and creamy white. The mouth of the tankard is decorated with gold scroll work outlined in black. The handle is also painted with gold gilt that is in excellent condition. This lovely piece stands 7" tall and is 4" in diameter at the base. It is marked with the D'Arcy Studio decorating mark, circa early 1900's. This tankard is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration.
TANKARDS-1004
Large and beautiful vintage tankard. This tankard stands 14 1/2" tall and 9" wide at the base. It is handpainted with lovely mauve colored grapes on an off-white background and is signed, Ferne Matz. It is decorated with lots of gold gilt. Due to aging the gilding does show some fading especially on the handle. It is unmarked, but I have seen this same blank marked Vienna, Austria. The tankard is in very good condition.
PIT-1004
Stunning Limoges cider pitcher. This cider or lemonade pitcher is decorated with beautiful hand painted blackberries, leaves, and pink blackberry blossoms with raised enameling in their centers. The entire pitcher is painted with pastel shades of pink, yellow, amber and green. The handle and rim are covered with gold gilt that is in perfect condition. This large scale pitcher measures 8 ½" from handle to spout and is over 6" tall. It is marked with the Jean Pouyat Factory underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1890-1932 and is signed and dated by the artist, Michelson, 1911. The pitcher is in mint condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs.
PIT-1017
Outstanding Bavarian cider or lemonade pitcher with raspberries, signed O. Berger. This large and lovely pitcher is hand painted with ripe red raspberries, pink blossoms and greenery on a ground of ivory, sky blue, and mint green. The sculpted handle and scalloped rim are decorated with rich and heavy gold gilding. The only wear to the gold is two ¼" spots on the handle where the thumb would rest. The pitcher is signed by the artist in two places. "O. Berger" appears to the right of the handle, and on the bottom are the initials, "O. B." accompanied by a "shooting star" trademark. The pitcher is marked on the bottom with the Jaeger and Company (Bavaria, Germany) makers mark, circa early 1900's. This large pitcher measures 6 ¾" tall and 9" from spout to handle. Its condition is excellent, with no chips, cracks, or repairs.
TNK-1010
Outstanding Limoges tankard with blackberries. This handsome tankard is hand painted with deep purple blackberries, white blossoms, and dense fall foliage on a forest green and pastel background. The handle of the tankard is a lovely blending of greens and yellows. The base of the tankard and the sides of the handle have a raised relief design, giving the piece great depth. The initials of the artist, I. L., appear on one of the golden fall leaves. The tankard stands 6" tall and is marked with the William Guerin & Company underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1900-1932. This beautiful piece is free of any damage or wear. Mint Condition.
PIT-1015
Fabulous Limoges lemonade or cider pitcher. This lovely pitcher is expertly hand painted with pink and white apple blossoms and foliage on a background beautifully shaded with chocolate brown, dusty rose, bright pink, pale blue, and soft peach. The rim of this large pitcher is trimmed with gold gilding that is in excellent condition. The pitcher stands 6 ¼" tall and measures 9 ¼" from handle to spout. It is marked with the Jean Pouyat underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1890-1932. This outstanding lemonade pitcher is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs.
PIT-1014
Outstanding Pickard milk pitcher hand painted and signed by Pickard artist, Robert Hessler. This colorful pitcher is decorated with bright red currants and brilliantly colored fall foliage on a wine colored background. The handle and rim are painted with wonderful gold gilding that is in near perfect condition. It is initialed RH by the artist, Robert Hessler. The pitcher measures just over 4" tall and is 5" wide at its widest point. It is double marked with the William Guerin underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1900-1932 and the Pickard Studio decorating mark, circa 1903-1905. This beautiful pitcher is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs.
TNK-1009
Colorful Limoges hand painted tankard. This tankard is decorated with deep purple fruit, branches, and foliage on a background that is a blending of forest green, mint green, pale blue, and lavender. The rim and handle are painted with gold gilding that is in excellent condition. It stands 5" tall and is initialed on the bottom by the artist. The tankard is marked with the Jean Pouyat underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1890-1932. The mug has one pin-head sized paint flake and three small paint rubs on one side, in the dark green paint. It is otherwise in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration.
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Wonderful Limoges "Alexander-style" cider pitcher. This beauty is hand painted with deep pink roses and greenery on a forest green background. The rim and handle are decorated with gold gilding that is in excellent condition. It is signed, in red, by the artist, Breton. This factory decorated pitcher is double marked with the Tressemann and Vogt underglaze white ware mark in green as well as the overglaze decorating mark in purple, accompanied with a banner that reads "Hand Painted", circa 1907-1919. The pitcher measures 6 ¾" from handle to spout and stands 5 ½" tall to the top of the handle. Its condition is excellent, with no chips, cracks, crazing, or restoration.
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Handsome vintage dragon-handled tankard. This tankard is beautifully hand painted with lemons, white blossoms, birds, and lots of greenery on a background of pastel green, blue, and peach. The dragon handle, rim, and lip of the tankard are decorated with gold gilt that is in excellent condition. The tankard stands 10 ½" tall and is signed on the bottom by the artist, R. Thatcher. Although unmarked, it is definitely a vintage blank that is most likely of French or Austrian origin. This lovely piece is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration.
PIT-1006
Beautiful Limoges Alexander style cider pitcher. This hand painted pitcher is decorated with pink and white clover and foliage on a background of mint green, burnt orange, and deep green. It is trimmed with gold gilt that is in very good condition, with some loss on the handle where the thumb would rest. The pitcher measures 7" from handle to spout and stands 5 ¾" tall to the top of the handle. It is marked with the Tressemann and Vogt underglaze white ware mark in green, circa 1892-1907. The pitcher is signed by the artist, M.B. Horlbeck, and is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs.
PIT-1002
Charming small footed Limoges pitcher. This pitcher is handpainted with forget-me-nots and lots of gold gilding. It is marked T&V (Tressemann and Vogt) and is signed and dated, 1917, by the artist, Thelma Haidel. The pitcher stands 3" high and is 5 1/2" from spout to handle. It is in excellent condition. There is some wear to the gilt on the spout and handle.
PIT-1012
Superb Limoges pitcher with blackberries. This large pitcher is expertly hand painted with clusters of deep purple blackberries, pink and white blossoms, and green foliage on a background of creamy white, pale blue, and brilliant purple. The deep colors are stunning. The rim of the pitcher is painted with gold gilding that is in excellent condition. The pitcher stands 9" tall and sits on a base that measures 6" in diameter. It is marked with the Charles Martin underglaze white ware mark in green that was used after 1891. There is also an inscribed "M" on the bottom of the pitcher. This blank is pictured on page 367 of Mary Frank Gaston's, Collector's Encyclopedia of Limoges Porcelain, third edition. This lovely pitcher is in near mint condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs.
PIT-1007
Lovely Limoges milk pitcher. This hand painted pitcher was produced by the Tressemann and Vogt Factory, circa 1892-1907, and is signed and dated on the bottom by the artist, Redinguy, 1905. It is decorated with dark pink roses, green foliage and scrolling on a background of soft mint green. This graceful, Alexander style pitcher is embellished with gold gilt on the rim and handle. It measures 5 ¾" from handle to spout and stands just under 5" tall to the top of the handle. The pitcher is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs.
PIT-1005
Vintage hand painted tankard or pitcher. This lovely tankard is decorated with beautifully executed tulips in muted shades of rose, pink, and yellow. The background greenery is a soft green that was so popular in the late Victorian era. This impressive piece stands 12 ½" tall and measures 4 ¼" in diameter at its base. It is signed by the artist, N. McClure. Although the tankard bears no factory mark, it is most likely a Limoges or Bavarian blank. This beautiful tankard is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs.
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Lovely Limoges lemonade or cider set. This set consists of a pitcher and 5 handled cups. The pieces are all handpainted. The pitcher measures 5 1/2" tall and 8 1/2" from handle to spout. It is decorated with peaches on a background of white and creamy yellow. There is a pale green band encircling the pitcher. The handle is black with gold beading. Each cup is 3 1/4" tall and is painted with a matching green band and a different fruit. Handles are gold. The pitcher is marked JPL France (Jean Pouyat), circa 1890-1932 and the cups are marked D&Co France (Delinieres), circa 1894-1900. All pieces are in excellent condition.
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Magnificant Dragon Handle Limoges Tankard. This tankard stands 14 1/2" tall and is marked JPL France (Jean Pouyat), circa 1890-1932. It is beautifully handpainted with clusters of grapes in shades of orange, purple, green and red. There is gold gilding around the top with very minor wear. A couple of spots on the toes and tail of the dragon have slight paint loss. At the very bottom edge of the tankard there is some very minor paint loss (please see picture). The tankard is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, hairlines or repairs.
PIT-1001
Wonderful T&V (Tressemann and Vogt) cider pitcher. This lovely pitcher is handpainted and signed by A.C. Melbert. Red cherries are painted on a background of pale green, yellow, lavender and rust shades. The pitcher measures 5 3/4" high and 7" across at its widest point. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. There is some gold wear on the center edges and a small amount of rust colored staining on the inside of the pitcher.
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Georgeous Dragon Handle Limoges tankard. This tankard measures 15" tall and is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. It is marked JPL France (Jean Pouyat), circa 1890-1932 and is signed by the artist, M. Parkhurst. The artwork is outstanding with red and purple grapes on a multi-colored background. The gold gilt on the rim and handle are near mint. It is a beauty.
