What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.

How did art change in the 18th century?

In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.

How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.

18th Century Porcelain Jugs

Worcester Porcelain First Period

Sparrow Beak Jug

Chinese Porcelain Pitcher

Selfish porcelain jug with floral decoration, Compagnie des Indes, 18th century

$897

H 7.29 in W 5.12 in D 4.53 in

Selfish porcelain jug with floral decoration, Compagnie des Indes, 18th century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Elegant and refined, this small porcelain jug is a rare 18th-century piece, made for the European

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Antique Early Period Meissen Porcelain Jug

$23,496

H 7.88 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in

Rare Antique Early Period Meissen Porcelain Jug

Located in Suffolk, GB

Rare Antique early period Meissen porcelain jug in the form of a white porcelain bear with hand

Category

Antique 18th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Teapot or Cream Jug Kangxi Period (1662–1722)

$2,850

H 4.125 in W 6.25 in D 3.125 in

Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Teapot or Cream Jug Kangxi Period (1662–1722)

Located in Litchfield, CT

Antique Chinese famille verte porcelain small teapot or cream jug Kangxi Period (1662–1722

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese export porcelain jug, 18th c.

$500

H 5.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.25 in

Chinese export porcelain jug, 18th c.

Located in New York, NY

decorated with figural scenes

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Lovely Lidded Jug Qing Chinese Porcelain Chine de Commande, 18th Century

$768

H 4.73 in

Antique Lovely Lidded Jug Qing Chinese Porcelain Chine de Commande, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A rare and nicely painted jug. Lid is a marriage Additional information: Material: Porcelain

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Blue and White Porcelain and Silver Chinese Jug, Kangxi, 1662-1722

$3,887

H 6.89 in W 5.91 in D 3.75 in

18th Century Blue and White Porcelain and Silver Chinese Jug, Kangxi, 1662-1722

Located in Delft, NL

18th century blue and white porcelain and silver Chinese jug, Kangxi, 1662-1722 18th century

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Chinese export porcelain milk jug, 18th c.

$400

H 3.5 in W 5.75 in D 4 in

Chinese export porcelain milk jug, 18th c.

Located in New York, NY

one side is decorated with a male figure (looks like a monk), and the Latin word, CAUSEAUSEIT; floral background

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Iron-Red and Gilt, Chinese Miniature Porcelain Jug, Kangxi

$807

H 2.05 in Dm 1.97 in

18th Century Iron-Red and Gilt, Chinese Miniature Porcelain Jug, Kangxi

Located in Delft, NL

18th Century Iron-Red and Gilt, Chinese Miniature Porcelain Jug, Kangxi An Iron-Red and Gilt (Milk

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Liverpool/ Herculaneum Hand Painted Porcelain Cream Jug, c 1795

$587

H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in

18th Century Liverpool/ Herculaneum Hand Painted Porcelain Cream Jug, c 1795

Located in Central England, GB

A rare 18th century liverpool/ herculaneum porcelain cream jug, circa 1795. This rare cream jug

Category

Antique 18th Century English Regency Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Lovely Lidded Jug Qing Porcelain Chine de Commande Sepia, 18th C

$775

H 5.71 in

Antique Lovely Lidded Jug Qing Porcelain Chine de Commande Sepia, 18th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Period: 18th century, 19th century Qing (1661 - 1912) Condition: Overall Condition 1 consilidated

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain "George Brander Murder" Milk Jug Chine De Commande, 18th C

$2,999

H 5.52 in Dm 6.3 in

Chinese Porcelain "George Brander Murder" Milk Jug Chine De Commande, 18th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Qianlong, 18th century, circa 1785. Famille Rose Family enamels decoration, of a murder scene with

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

18thC Chinese Sparrow Beak Jug Porcelain Hand Painted Famille Rose, Ca 1775

$449

H 5.15 in W 4.7 in D 3.5 in

18thC Chinese Sparrow Beak Jug Porcelain Hand Painted Famille Rose, Ca 1775

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

palette and dating to the 18th century, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736-1795. We date this piece to

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Recent Sales

Sparrow-Beaked Jug, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1763

Unavailable

H 3 in Dm 3 in

Sparrow-Beaked Jug, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1763

By Bow Porcelain

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A small pear-shaped milk jug, with a transfer-printed outline, filled with wet enamels, in the

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Worcester Mask Jug

Unavailable

18th Century Worcester Mask Jug

By Royal Worcester

Located in London, GB

18th century Worcester mask Jug.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Polychrome Goat & Bee Jug, Chelsea, circa 1748

Unavailable

H 5.52 in W 2.17 in D 3.94 in

Polychrome Goat & Bee Jug, Chelsea, circa 1748

By Chelsea Porcelain

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

making porcelain a little earlier. The jug is very much in the style of Nicholas Sprimont's work as a

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Kakiemon Milk Jug

Unavailable

H 4.73 in Dm 3.51 in

Meissen Porcelain Kakiemon Milk Jug

Located in Leeds, GB

Meissen Porcelain Milk Jug, without cover,decorated in the Kakiemon style and exhibiting the

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Large Cider Jug, circa 1780

Unavailable

H 12 in Dm 5.5 in

Chinese Export Large Cider Jug, circa 1780

Located in Sheffield, MA

Large Chinese export Canton porcelain blue and white cider jug and cover with foo dog finial, bold

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Commemorative Jug: George II. Worcester, circa 1759

Unavailable

H 7 in W 6.5 in D 4 in

Commemorative Jug: George II. Worcester, circa 1759

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

An unusual print, sometimes seen on mugs; exceptionally rare to find it on a jug. King George II

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Cream Jug and Cover after Meissen, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 11.4 in W 6 in D 6 in

Chinese Export Porcelain Cream Jug and Cover after Meissen, 18th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

A Chinese export porcelain famille rose cream jug and cover, heightened in iron-red and gilt

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Cream Jug, English Sailing Ship, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 14.5 in W 6 in D 6 in

Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Cream Jug, English Sailing Ship, 18th Century

Located in London, GB

A Chinese porcelain famille rose cream jug and cover decorated on the body opposite the handle with

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare 18th Century English Staffordshire Hand Painted Toby Jug, Unmarked

Unavailable

H 7.75 in W 7 in D 5.5 in

Rare 18th Century English Staffordshire Hand Painted Toby Jug, Unmarked

By Staffordshire

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rare 18th century English Staffordshire hand painted toby jug, unmarked.

Category

Antique 18th Century Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

Rare First Period Worcester Porcelain Yellow Ground mask Jug

Unavailable

H 9.25 in W 6 in D 7.25 in

Rare First Period Worcester Porcelain Yellow Ground mask Jug

By Royal Worcester

Located in New York, NY

A rare First Period Worcester porcelain yellow ground mask jug decorated with three colored

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Cream Jug Qianlong, circa 1750

Unavailable

H 3.98 in Dm 2.96 in

Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Cream Jug Qianlong, circa 1750

Located in Frome, Somerset

An armorial cream jug with a finely drawn coat of arms within bamboo sprays below the motto 'Omnia

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

First period Worcester Baluster Jug, Cover and Basin

Unavailable

H 11 in Dm 11.25 in

First period Worcester Baluster Jug, Cover and Basin

By Royal Worcester

Located in New York, NY

A rare and fine First Period Worcester porcelain covered baluster shape mask jug and basin

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Coalbrookdale Porcelain 18th Century Goat Pitcher Jug

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H 4.34 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

Coalbrookdale Porcelain 18th Century Goat Pitcher Jug

Located in Nottingham, GB

Coalbrookdale Porcelain 18th Century Goat Pitcher Jug Very good condition From a private

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Antique 18th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Worcester Blue and Gilt Porcelain Milk Jug and Cover, 18th Century

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H 5.22 in Dm 2.96 in

Antique Worcester Blue and Gilt Porcelain Milk Jug and Cover, 18th Century

By Royal Worcester

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very fine antique English porcelain sparrow beak jug and cover decorated with a blue and gilded

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Meissen Lidded Mustard Jug, Bouquets and Scattered Flowers, ca 1745

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H 7.09 in W 5.71 in D 3.94 in

18th Century Meissen Lidded Mustard Jug, Bouquets and Scattered Flowers, ca 1745

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

/ 5.70 in depth: 10.0 cm / 3.93 in Manufactory: Meissen, Germany hand-crafted porcelain, hand

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian John Rose Coalport Milk Jug hand painted Porcelain, circa 1800

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H 3.94 in W 4.75 in D 2.5 in

Georgian John Rose Coalport Milk Jug hand painted Porcelain, circa 1800

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is an elegant, hard paste porcelain, silver shaped milk jug or creamer made by the John Rose

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chocolate maker. Enameled porcelain, wood, etc. Sèvres, France, late 18th c

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H 11.03 in W 8.27 in D 5.52 in

Chocolate maker. Enameled porcelain, wood, etc. Sèvres, France, late 18th c

Located in Madrid, ES

Chocolate maker. Enameled porcelain, wood, etc. Sèvres, France,late 18th century. Marks on base

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Antique 18th Century French Other Porcelain

Materials

Other

A Rare English Creamware Puzzle Jug.

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H 7.75 in W 6 in D 4 in

A Rare English Creamware Puzzle Jug.

By Thomas Whieldon Pottery

Located in Downingtown, PA

The puzzle jug is of a pear shape with a strong cream colour. The collar below the pierced rim is

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Porcelain

Materials

Creamware

Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Jug Qianlong Period Qing, 18th Century

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H 5.83 in

Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Jug Qianlong Period Qing, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated Jug in blue and white palette. Qianlong period porcelain with flowers

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Jug Tea Pot Porcelain Yongzheng/Qianlong Famille Rose

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H 8.27 in

Antique Chinese Porcelain Jug Tea Pot Porcelain Yongzheng/Qianlong Famille Rose

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

) Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century Qing (1661 - 1912) Condition: Lid with fritting to knot

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Large Kangxi '1662-1722' 18C Chinese Porcelain Imari Verte Jug

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H 8.86 in Dm 0.04 in

Antique Large Kangxi '1662-1722' 18C Chinese Porcelain Imari Verte Jug

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

verte palette. Large piece. This Chinese porcelain famille verte baluster Jug/Tankard has a nice loop

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

First Period Doctor Wall Worcester Porcelain Sparrow-beak Jug, English Ca 1775

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H 4.75 in W 4.1 in D 3.25 in

First Period Doctor Wall Worcester Porcelain Sparrow-beak Jug, English Ca 1775

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good and early porcelain Worcester sparrow-beak milk jug, decorated in the blue printed

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

First Period Worcester Large Blue Scale Botanical Mask Jug

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H 7 in W 6 in D 4.5 in

First Period Worcester Large Blue Scale Botanical Mask Jug

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Downingtown, PA

An unusual first period worcester porcelain blue scale ground mask jug with multiple panels with

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Bottles

Materials

Porcelain

Late 18th Century Porcelain Caughley Sparrow-Beak Milk Jug English, Circa 1780

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H 3.75 in W 3.13 in D 2.44 in

Late 18th Century Porcelain Caughley Sparrow-Beak Milk Jug English, Circa 1780

By Caughley Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

porcelain plates of the 18th Century. This jug was made in the George 111 period, circa 1775 to 1785.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Dated 18th Century Caughley Soft-Paste Porcelain Cabbage Leaf Pitcher or Jug

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H 7.75 in W 7 in D 5.25 in

Dated 18th Century Caughley Soft-Paste Porcelain Cabbage Leaf Pitcher or Jug

By Caughley Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A rare, dated and personalized Caughley soft-paste porcelain cabbage leaf jug with molded design

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Faience Jug, late 18th Century

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H 11.82 in W 6.7 in D 5.32 in

Faience Jug, late 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Pear-shaped faience jug with pewter mounting and coin in the lid, showing Pontifex Martinus II in

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Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

Rare 18th Century Derby Milk Jug or Creamer Hand Painted Pattern 111, Puce Mark

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H 2.88 in W 5.13 in D 3.32 in

Rare 18th Century Derby Milk Jug or Creamer Hand Painted Pattern 111, Puce Mark

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is an exquisite, porcelain cream jug or creamer, hand painted with an early pattern number 111

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century, First Period, WORCESTER, Sparrow-beak JUG, Hand Painted, C. 1770

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H 3.88 in W 3.38 in D 2.57 in

18th Century, First Period, WORCESTER, Sparrow-beak JUG, Hand Painted, C. 1770

By Dr. John Wall 1

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a lovely SPARROW-BEAK Milk Jug from the WORCESTER factory, with a loop handle having an

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

First Period Dr. Wall Worcester Milk Jug in Chinese Family Pattern, Circa 1770

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H 3.07 in W 3.38 in D 2.38 in

First Period Dr. Wall Worcester Milk Jug in Chinese Family Pattern, Circa 1770

By Dr. John Wall 1

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

a loop handle, made of porcelain dating to the 18th century, circa 1770. This Worcester pattern is

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

17th/18th Century Japanese Porcelain Birds Jug Blue White Dish Antique

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H 9.06 in Dm 5.91 in

17th/18th Century Japanese Porcelain Birds Jug Blue White Dish Antique

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

, beginning 18th. With sublime cobalt blue colours and painting. Condition large line on body. small

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese White and Blue Qianlong Barrel Shaped Jug 18th Century

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H 9.85 in Dm 5.71 in

Antique Chinese White and Blue Qianlong Barrel Shaped Jug 18th Century

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine and scarce antique Chinese late Qianlong large porcelain barrel shaped jug with moulded

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

18th C. Chinese Porcelain Sparrow-beak Cream Jug Hand painted, Qing Ca. 1730

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H 4.5 in W 4 in D 3 in

18th C. Chinese Porcelain Sparrow-beak Cream Jug Hand painted, Qing Ca. 1730

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

-mid-18th century, Qing dynasty, circa 1730. The jug is pear shaped with a Sparrow beak spout and very

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese export Milk Jug and lid , 18th Century Qianlong period

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H 5.52 in W 3.94 in D 2.96 in

Chinese export Milk Jug and lid , 18th Century Qianlong period

Located in Basildon, GB

Chinese export Milk jug and Lid, from the 18th century Qianlong era featuring hand-painted

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

First Period Doctor Wall Worcester Porcelain Sparrow Beak Jug, English Ca 1770

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H 3.82 in W 3.2 in D 2.48 in

First Period Doctor Wall Worcester Porcelain Sparrow Beak Jug, English Ca 1770

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a fine and early porcelain Worcester sparrow-beak milk jug, hand painted in the French

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Jugs, One for the American Market

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H 10 in W 6 in D 8.5 in

Chinese Export Jugs, One for the American Market

Located in Dallas, TX

Chinese export pitcher or jug for the American market with gilt decoration and hand-painted eagles

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Covered Cream Jug

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H 5.25 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Covered Cream Jug

Located in Newport, NH

Description: Chinese export porcelain covered cream jug decorated in underglaze and above glaze

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Enormous 18th Century Chinese Export Mandarin Porcelain Cider Jug

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H 15 in W 7.5 in D 10.5 in

Enormous 18th Century Chinese Export Mandarin Porcelain Cider Jug

Located in Great Barrington, MA

An extremely fine and rare Chinese Porcelain cider jug made for the Western market in the 3rd

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Large Jug with Kakiemon decoration, Bow Porcelain, circa 1756

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H 8 in W 7 in D 6 in

Large Jug with Kakiemon decoration, Bow Porcelain, circa 1756

By Bow Porcelain

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A fine, large jug of baluster form with wide strap handle and prominent beak lip. Painted and gilt

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Jug and Cover, 18th Century

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H 3.9 in Dm 1.19 in

Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Jug and Cover, 18th Century

Located in London, GB

A Chinese export porcelain famille rose cream jug and cover painted with a scene of two children

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

New Hall | Porcelain | Helmet Milk Jug

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H 3.94 in

New Hall | Porcelain | Helmet Milk Jug

Located in Leeds, GB

Porcelain New Hall helmet jug with fluted sides. The hard paste porcelain in which this jug is

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Sèvres Porcelain Milk Jug, circa 1790

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H 5.91 in Dm 3.94 in

Sèvres Porcelain Milk Jug, circa 1790

Located in Paris, FR

A Sèvres porcelain milk jug decorated with a lilac ground with vases, garlands, arrows, bows and

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

New Hall | Porcelain | Helmet Jug

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H 3.94 in

New Hall | Porcelain | Helmet Jug

Located in Leeds, GB

Porcelain helmet jug by New Hall. Made c. 1785, the pattern is no. 377 as classified by de Saye

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Porcelain

Pair of 18th Century German Meissen Porcelain Jugs

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H 12.38 in W 3.75 in D 5.25 in

Pair of 18th Century German Meissen Porcelain Jugs

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Washington Crossing, PA

Pair of 18th century German Meissen Porcelain jugs. Marked on bottom.

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Antique 18th Century German Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Late 18th Century Caughley Porcelain Jug

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H 8 in W 6 in D 6 in

Late 18th Century Caughley Porcelain Jug

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A good Caughley porcelain jug with a bass S mark. Excellent overall condition.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Ceramics

Late 18th Century Sparrow Beak Liverpool Porcelain Jug

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H 4 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in

Late 18th Century Sparrow Beak Liverpool Porcelain Jug

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A small sparrow beak Liverpool porcelain jug. Minor crack damage to the top possibly in the making

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Antique Late 18th Century English Ceramics

Chinese Porcelain Cream Jug with Two European Amorous Couples, 18th Century

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H 3.78 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in

Chinese Porcelain Cream Jug with Two European Amorous Couples, 18th Century

Located in London, GB

A Chinese export porcelain cream jug painted in enamels with two European amorous couples seated at

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Early Worcester Scenic Porcelain Milk/Cream Jug

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H 5.5 in Dm 3 in

Early Worcester Scenic Porcelain Milk/Cream Jug

By Royal Worcester

Located in Great Barrington, MA

A companion piece to a tea caddy I also have in the Earl of Dalhousie pattern. Not much needs to be said about it's fine points which speak for themselves.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Pitchers

Sparrow Beak Jug, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1755

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H 3.4 in W 3.4 in D 3 in

Sparrow Beak Jug, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1755

By Bow Porcelain

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

An early, small baluster jug with high foot rim, loop handle and ‘sparrow beak’ lip. Potted in a

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mask Jug, Finely Decorated and Gilt, Caughley/Chamberlain, circa 1790

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H 7.75 in Dm 4.5 in

Mask Jug, Finely Decorated and Gilt, Caughley/Chamberlain, circa 1790

By Caughley Porcelain, Chamberlains Worcester

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A Caughley cabbage jug with mask spout; decorated by Chamberlain Worcester with fine polychrome

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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Six 18th Century Liverpool Porcelain Beak Jugs with Various Enameled Decoration

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H 4 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in

Six 18th Century Liverpool Porcelain Beak Jugs with Various Enameled Decoration

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

Six Liverpool porcelain beak jugs with various enameled decoration, some under printed. One with a

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Antique Late 18th Century English Ceramics

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Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head on Top

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head A large handcarved wooden cuckoo clock, decorated with hunting accessoires, oak leaves, hare, pheasant and a stag head ...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service by Royal Copenhagen, 119 Pieces

Sold|~~$278,500 / set~~

Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service by Royal Copenhagen, 119 Pieces

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in New Orleans, LA

Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service for 12 Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory Crafted by the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory, this 119-piece dinner service features one...

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20th Century Danish Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures

$48,500 / set

H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in

Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A large rare pair of 19th century Meissen Chinoiserie style Nodding Pagoda Figures with Movable Head, Hand and Tongue, known as a "Nodder'. This Unusual and Highly Detailed Novelty s...

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Antique 1850s German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People

$98,000 / set

H 10 in W 9.5 in D 15 in

Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...

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Vintage 1960s German Rococo Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold

"Old Paris” Porcelain Dinner Service, 19th Century, France

$77,759 / set

H 2.37 in Dm 16.54 in

"Old Paris” Porcelain Dinner Service, 19th Century, France

By Old Paris

Located in Delft, NL

“Old Paris” porcelain dinner service 188 pieces tableware (200 parts) 19th century French porcelain. Beautiful white porcelain with blue and gold painted border and in the c...

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Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine by François Linke

$175,000

H 108 in W 96 in D 24 in

Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine by François Linke

By François Linke

Located in Long Island City, NY

A palatial and superb early 20th century gilt bronze Mounted Louis XVI style Mahogany Vitrine by François Linke François Linke The arched top with scrolled corners and centered by ...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Vitrines

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Meissen Porcelain Mirror

$74,500

H 65.25 in W 41 in D 5.63 in

Meissen Porcelain Mirror

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New Orleans, LA

Lavish Meissen porcelain serves as the extraordinary frame for this mirror. Exquisitely hand-painted in polychrome with gilt accents, the bountiful frame is adorned with all manner o...

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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Porcelain, Mirror

19th Century George III Style Carved Mirror after a design by Thomas Johnson

$241,947

H 115.5 in W 62 in D 10 in

19th Century George III Style Carved Mirror after a design by Thomas Johnson

By Thomas Johnson, London 1

Located in London, GB

A George III style carved giltwood mirror After a design by Thomas Johnson Of grandiose proportions, the central oval glass plate built up in a concentric arrangement of mercury ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English George III Pier Mirrors and Console Mi...

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

45 Group of Venetian Murano Glass Stemware with Gilt and Hand-Painted Decoration

$5,800 / set

H 7.5 in Dm 4.75 in

45 Group of Venetian Murano Glass Stemware with Gilt and Hand-Painted Decoration

Located in Dallas, TX

45 piece group / set of Venetian Murano glass stemware, including Champagne coupes, wine glasses, small bowls and plates with hand-painted grape vine and flower garland pattern. Ital...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Victorian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Murano Glass

19th century Meissen Porcelain Candelabras figurine white and Blue Union, a Pair

$17,736Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 19.6 in W 9.4 in D 9.4 in

19th century Meissen Porcelain Candelabras figurine white and Blue Union, a Pair

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Meissen Porcelain Candelabras antique German porcelain - a pair Each with 4 lights and 2 figures, emblematic of the four seasons. The candelabras are made in the blue and white union...

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Antique 19th Century German Baroque Revival Candelabras

Materials

Porcelain

Exceptional Pair of Antique Meissen Porcelain Hunting Groups with Horses & Dogs

$32,600 / item

H 16 in W 9 in D 16 in

Exceptional Pair of Antique Meissen Porcelain Hunting Groups with Horses & Dogs

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional and quite large pair of 19th century antique Meissen porcelain hunting groups with "The Prince" and "The Princess" each riding a horse followed by a bunch of hunting d...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Steuben Amethyst Hand Blown Optic Rib Plates & Stemware Service for 12

$24,000 / set

H 6 in Dm 4 in

Steuben Amethyst Hand Blown Optic Rib Plates & Stemware Service for 12

By Steuben Glass

Located in Great Barrington, MA

What an amazing collection of Steuben's hand blown amethyst crystal dinner service for 12! All hand blown in the more desirable form of optic ribbing that gives each piece a special ...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Glass

Materials

Crystal

Extensive 70 Piece Crystal Service Antique Ruby Cabochon & Gilt Custom

$18,000Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 8.75 in W 3 in D 5 in

Extensive 70 Piece Crystal Service Antique Ruby Cabochon & Gilt Custom

By Moser

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A hard to find custom ordered extensive crystal service ware with 2 sizes for 18, and 2 sizes for 17. This custom service features cabochon ruby style panels and hand decorated 24 ka...

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Antique Early 1900s Czech Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Exceptional 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Three Piece Garniture -Baccarat

$67,500 / set

H 20.5 in W 32 in D 21 in

Exceptional 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Three Piece Garniture -Baccarat

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Large and Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Three Piece Garniture De Table By Baccarat Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat Comprising of a large cente...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

A Pair Of Meissen Porcelain Mythological Figural Groups

$83,190

H 18.9 in W 20.48 in D 8.67 in

A Pair Of Meissen Porcelain Mythological Figural Groups

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Pair Of Meissen Porcelain Mythological Figural groups, of 'Neptune and Thetis' and 'The Triumphal Procession of Amphitrite'. 'Neptune and Thetis' modelled with the god of the sea ...

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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Porcelain 'Elements' Ewer Emblematic of Water

$57,500

H 25.5 in W 16 in D 9 in

19th Century Meissen Porcelain 'Elements' Ewer Emblematic of Water

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A 19th century Meissen porcelain 'Elements' ewer emblematic of water. Blue crossed swords mark. The present ewer, representing water, is after the set modelled by Johann Joachim Ka¨n...

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Antique 1870s German Rococo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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18th Century Porcelain Jugs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 18th century porcelain jugs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 18th century porcelain jugs — often made from ceramic, porcelain and creamware — can elevate any home. 18th century porcelain jugs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Georgian and Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Bow Porcelain, Caughley Porcelain and Chamberlains Worcester each produced beautiful 18th century porcelain jugs that are worth considering.

How Much are 18th Century Porcelain Jugs?

Prices for 18th century porcelain jugs start at $258 and top out at $11,500 with the average selling for $1,022.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

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