Antique Decorative Ewer, German, Ceramic, Serving Flask, Liqueur Bottle c.1900

This is an antique decorative ewer. A German, ceramic serving flask or liqueur bottle by Villeroy & Boch of Mettlach, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Strikingly decorative ewer for the discerning collector

Displaying a desirable aged patina

Dappled stoneware of superior finish and order with naturally finished blue ground

Pleasingly warm palette of amber-brown hues provide contrasting visual appeal

Tall tapering neck with concentric bands of the main foliate pattern and secondary borders

The elegantly serpentine handle meets the upper body with a scrolled end flourish

Wonderfully globular body in a dashing blue finish, decorated with black moriage

Eye-catching light blue and pink flower heads forming a delightful pattern

Rope-link band to the centreline with smaller secondary beaded edge above

Raised upon a squat tapering base with brown and cream painted finish

Maker's mark to the base reads 'Mettlach, VB - 1328' with 96 imprint to the side

Dimensions:

Max Width: 11cm (4.25'')

Max Depth: 10.5cm (4.25'')

Max Height: 21.5cm (8.5'')

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Our Ref: 18.7051

Condition : Presented in very good antique condition.
Origin : German, European
Manufacture Date : c.1900