Early 20th Century Ewer Porron Spanish Moser Type Enameled Art Glass Jose Cire Royo #2

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An amazing early 20th century art glass ewer or, as called in Spanish, "porron"
All mouth blown and hand enameled … Read more An amazing early 20th century art glass ewer or, as called in Spanish, "porron"
All mouth blown and hand enameled glass of Moser type
Amber brown color
Classical bulbous shape with a curved spout and long neck
Exquisitely hand painted all over with vividly colored raised enamels and golden highlights, featuring Medieval knight's symbols: a helmet, a crown, some heraldry banners, among white feathers
Hand blown decorated ball stopper with original cork
A typical piece of art from the renown Catalan Majorcan art glass studios in Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Possibly by Vidrios da Arte Gordiola, the Gordiola Glassmaking Company, which is the oldest, established in 1719
The Mallorcan production rivals the best examples of the Venetian and Murano glassworks
In July 2021 the technique of glass-blowing was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Signed Royo.. by the artist Jose Cire Royo
The signature is in gilt cursive, right under the base of the handle, hardly discoverable. Please see the last photo
Early to mid 20th century, c. 1920's-1950's
All original
Measurements: Approx. 6.25" spout to handle x 5.25" widest diameter x 11" tall
Weighs about 1 lb. 7 oz.
Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. Minor nip at the spout, minor wear to the gold. All original

Please see the other similar decanter that we have listed separately, as well as the rest of the items from the same Mallorca Art Glass collection, that we've been lucky to come upon. See less