Western European Art Glass and Ceramics

Decorative pitcher with depictions of gallant scenes

    Decorative pitcher with depictions of gallant scenes

    France, Meisenthal

    Late 19th century

    “Burgun, Schverer & Co” Art Glassworks in Meisenthal on the Moselle (Burgun, Schverer Verreries de Meisenthal / Moselle)

    Colorless transparent glass; polychrome enamel painting, blowing, gilding

    Enamel mark: “Meisenthal. // B. S & // Co.” within a thistle flower

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    Pear-shaped colorless transparent glass pitcher featuring expanded body smoothly tapering upwards to the neck, with shaped slightly wavy rim and curved handle, resting on massive shaped base with volute-like protrusions. Body of the pitcher is decorated with polychrome enamel painting depicting gallant scenes placed among stylized floral and calligraphic motifs. Composition is complemented by multi-colored ornamental friezes and gold decorative accents.


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