Leitão & Irmão – Silver Mounted Ceramic Jug – “Vinho é Amigo” – Portuguese Art Deco Style A beautiful and distinctive Portuguese jug combining rustic ceramic craftsmanship with elegant silver mounts by the prestigious Lisbon silversmiths Leitão & Irmão, royal jewellers of Portugal. The ceramic body has a warm reddish-terracotta tone, contrasted by an ornate silver collar featuring pierced lettering that reads “Vinho é Amigo” (“Wine is a Friend”), along with decorative grape motifs and scrollwork. The silver mount continues to the handle and base, framing the jug with refined metallic lines. This blend of traditional pottery and fine silverwork is characteristic of early- to mid-20th-century Portuguese decorative arts and showcases the exceptional quality associated with the Leitão & Irmão workshop. Details: Maker: Leitão & Irmão (Portugal) Materials: Glazed ceramic with solid silver mounts Decoration: Pierced inscription “Vinho é Amigo” + grape/vine motifs Height: 18cm Style: Portuguese Art Deco / Folk revival Condition: Good vintage condition with light signs of use; silver with natural patina A charming collectible piece for wine lovers and enthusiasts of Portuguese silverwork Sent via UPS with tracking number