c.1920 Copper and Brass Beverage Dispenser

In the trade, we commonly call these an Olive Oil Jar, but are actually an amphora, which is a type of container of a specific shape and dimension, which began in the Neolithic Perio...

Not all antique Italian glazed Olive Oil Jars or Vases are created equal and this particular Olive Oil jar’s colors are simply beyond spectacular. Dating from the late 1800’s and discovered in a field in the south of Italy by an old friend. Most people refer to these as amphora jars, beginning in the Neolithic Period and running from approximately 9000BC to 3500BC. Generally, Amphorae were used in large numbers to transport Olive Oil and Wine. The design trade and most antique dealers simply call these vessels or Olive Oil Jars. For us, we look at the Olive Oil Jars as pieces of sculpture and they are as good looking outdoors as they are in your home. The color palette and the sheen of the glaze they are simply magical and create a truly great focal point. When we started in the antique business...

Antique French Jug, pitcher or just a means to transport a liquid. Looks to be made around 1900 and amazingly still retains its fully intact spout a...

Small silver-lacquered sheet metal Chocolate dispenser designed as city Kiosk with printed decoration of the brand’s advertisements. In 1830 the Menier company made its first mechanized mass production factory for cocoa powder in France. Following the development of solid chocolate, they introduced to the market a bar of chocolate wrapped in decorative yellow paper. This Menier candy dispenser...