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“…for this obscure journalist seemed to lead an expensive existence, punctuated with brandies, cups of coffee, bowls of punch, theatres, and suppers.”

Lost Illusions,
                                      

Honoré de Balzac

We have an exquisite collection of hard to find, large  antique reproduction punch bowls.  These bowls are of renowned quality, skillfully hand crafted and painted with 18th Century designs.  Truly masterful reproductions, these pieces are stunning additions to the center of a Dining Room table, on a sideboard or other special locations. Your punch bowl is certain to become a treasured family heirloom.

#902  Coral Arabesque on White Punch Bowl

18th century design with Indian lotus pattern in coral red, enhanced with sprays of plants and flowers. 
(14" dia.).....$550.00

Glass liner, item #724 at bottom of this page, is recommended for using with foods/beverages.

#906  Royal Arms of Portugal Punch Bowl

This bowl is a copy of one from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and features two medallions containing the royal arms of Portugal with cloud scrolls below the banded text. 
(14" dia.)...$514.00
 
Glass liner, item #724 at bottom of this page, is recommended for using with foods/beverages.

#901  Green Dragon Punch Bowl
(14" dia.)....$514.00
Glass liner, item #724 at bottom of this page, is recommended for using with foods/beverages.

A Midnight Modern Conversation by William Hogarth (1697-1764) was a popular scene which frequently appeared in punch bowls of the period.

#904  Views of 13 Hongs on Diaper Ground Punch Bowl
(14" dia.)....$564.00
Glass liner, item #724 at bottom of this page, is recommended for using with foods/beverages.

#905  The 13 Factories of Guangzhon Punch Bowl (14"dia.)..............$564.00
Glass liner, item #724 at bottom of this page, is recommended for using with foods/beverages.

#909  Trade with Tea  Leaf
(14" dia.).......$417.00
Glass liner, item #724 at bottom of this page, is recommended for using with foods/beverages.

#941  Blue and White Canton Style Bowl (12" dia.).....$99.00
Glass liner, item #724 at bottom of this page, is recommended for using with foods/beverages.

#942  Decatur Bowl (12" dia.)
$99.00
Glass liner, item #724 at bottom of this page, is recommended for using with foods/beverages.

 

 

#903  Blue and White Cock Fight Punch Bowl (14" dia.)...$514.00
Glass liner, item #724 at bottom of this page, is recommended for using with foods/beverages.

#571  18th Century Style Polished Brass Dish Cross
Finely detailed and
Adjustable to 12" x 12"....$60.00
by Mottahedeh

#572 18th Century Style Nickel Plate Dish Cross
Finely detailed and
Adjustable to12" x 12"....$60.00
by Mottahedeh

#511  Chrome-Plated Dish Cross
Adjustable to 9 ¾" x 9 ¾"....$22.00

 

…And Then

“… a little humming and hewing, she agreed to the plan which I proposed of filling this little beer-barrel up with wine and so putting him out of action for the rest of the night. “

  Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Choderlos de Laclos

 

#570  Brass Monteith
(9" h, 14" dia.) ...$250.00
A Winterthur Museum Reproduction
by Mottahedeh

A monteith is a scalloped basin
in which to cool glasses, wine bottles,
or, on occasion to serve punch.

#569 Large Silver Plate  Windsor Monteith
(9"h, 14" dia.)..........$375.00
by Mottahedeh

#568 Small Silver Plate Windsor Monteith
(7"h, 11½"dia.).........$300.00
by Mottahedeh

#710 17th Century Style
 Onion Wine Bottle
.
..$35.00
Hand Blown in Williamsburg

Dark Green (5" to 7" h)
 Sizes may vary due to nature of hand blown glass

#711  18th Century Style
 Mallot Bottle
...
$35.00
Hand Blown in Williamsburg

 Dark Green (9" to 10" h)
Sizes may vary due to nature of hand blown glass

#700   18th Century Tavern Glass
With Tear Drop in Stem
(7"-7 1/2" h)...
$33.00
Hand Blown in Williamsburg

#721   Wine Glass 
 Ribbed Conical Glass
Circa 1670 (6"-6 1/2")...$31.00
Hand Blown in Williamsburg

#714   Roemer Glass
17th century German Drinking Glass, Dark Green
(6 1/2" to 8" h)...$77.00
Hand Blown in Williamsburg

 

Blown glass is passed through an annealing arch for slow, even cooling,
Diderot's Encyclopedia

#701 Clear Flip Glass,
 
Late 18th Century
(4 ½" h)....$17.00
Hand Blown in Williamsburg

#723   Dark Green Flip Glass
Late 18th Century 
(4 ½" h)...$17.00
Hand Blown in Williamsburg

#488  Square Base Candlestick
Polished Brass with a tall
 WrenWaxx Candle Electrified
 (5 ½" w x 16" h)....$129.00

#724 Glass Liner for Punch Bowl
(10" dia.  4" h)....$14.00

 

Hampers of glasses and bottles are carried off to be packed,
 Diderot's Encyclopedia

  

 

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