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Czechoslovakian Glazed Earthenware Pitcher by Amphora, circa 1918-1939
By Amphora
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Czechoslovakian glazed earthenware pitcher by Amphora, circa 1918-1939, incised enameled pottery
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Early 20th Century Czech Greek Revival Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century French Glazed Earthenware Pitchers
Located in Buisson, FR
Pair of beautiful earthenware pitchers, France, circa 1800-1850.
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Czechoslovakian Glazed Earthenware Pitcher, Amphora, circa 1925
Located in New York, NY
Czechoslovakian glazed earthenware pitcher, Amphora, circa 1925.
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1920s Czech Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Pottery

18th Century European Earthenware Pitcher with Blue Colored Decoration
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An 18th century European ceramic pitcher, most probably from Germany, with glazed decoration in
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Late 18th Century German Folk Art Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Blue and White Moon Shaped Earthenware Chevrette or Water Pitcher
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very unusual and charming earthenware 'Chevrette' cruche, or water pitcher, beautifully hand
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19th Century French Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

French 19th Century Earthenware Marbled Glaze Pitcher
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This antique jaspé ware French pitcher makes an exciting vase or stand alone decor item for the
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic

barbotine pitcher "Le Mineur" N°797 in Onnaing earthenware Height: 23cm
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
barbotine pitcher "Le Mineur" N°797 in Onnaing earthenware Height: 23cm Base width: 15cm to report
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Early 1900s French Folk Art Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic

Old Hall Drabware Ceramic Jug with Female Cardinal Virtues Figures
By Old Hall Earthenware Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Very unusual and rare English earthenware drabware jug finely molded in relief with female figures
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Parian Jasperware Hummingbird Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
Parian jasperware hummingbird pitcher. Vibrant blue and white vintage Parian pitcher with
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Early 20th Century English Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Parian Jasperware Hummingbird Pitcher
Parian Jasperware Hummingbird Pitcher
H 6.13 in W 4.63 in D 3.63 in
19th Century Large Faience Pitcher
By Faienceries Sarreguemines
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exquisite 19th century Pitcher from the renowned earthenware manufacturer at Sarreguemines on
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19th Century French Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware, Faience

Pair of 'Chevrettes' in Blue and White Earthenware
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pair of very unusual and charming earthenware 'Chevrette' cruches, or water pitchers, beautifully
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19th Century French Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Wedgwood Grape Leaf Majolica Pitcher
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Wedgwood majolica glazed Grape Leaf Pitcher, date marked 1935. Decorated in the round, a raised
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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Wedgwood Grape Leaf Majolica Pitcher
Wedgwood Grape Leaf Majolica Pitcher
H 7.75 in W 5.25 in D 6.5 in
Late 19th century French Barbotine Onnaing Pitcher
By Onnaing
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful Onnaing cyclamen pitcher dating from the end of the 19th century. Very good
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Late 19th Century French Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Pineapple Palissy Pitcher
By Minton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Minton pottery in Staffordshire, England, a Majolica glazed pitcher in the Palissy style
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Pineapple Palissy Pitcher
By Minton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Minton pottery in Staffordshire, England, a Majolica glazed pitcher in the Palissy style
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

SAINT-CLEMENT French Art Deco Ceramic Parrot Pitcher, 1920
By Saint-Clément
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-century ceramic parrot pitcher by SAINT-CLEMENT, France, 1920s. It was around 1920 that
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica

Mochaware Pitcher Decorated with ""Trees" and Seaweed" England, circa 1810
Located in Katonah, NY
Made in England circa 1810, this mochaware pitcher is decorated with "Trees" and "Seaweed" It is
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Early 19th Century English Country Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Wedgwood Arts & Crafts Style Majolica Pitcher and Tumbler Set
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Wedgwood pitcher and tumbler set with a rare majolica colorway of mottled brown with a touch of
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1870s British Arts and Crafts Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware, Majolica, Pottery

Large Antique Pitcher Masonic Odd Fellows Decoration England, Circa 1830
Located in Katonah, NY
This massive and rare pitcher is fully decorated with the imagery and symbols of the Masons and Odd
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Antique English "Gaudy Dutch or Welsh" Decor Earthenware and Pewter Lidded Jug
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
A gorgeous Antique English middle to late 19th century pewter lidded Imari decor Jug or Pitcher
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Pewter

Adams & Bromley English Majolica Glazed Four Fish Large Jug Pitcher
By Adams & Bromley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
whimsical Victorian Era pitcher is formed as four, side by side upright fish, standing on their tails. A
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Wedgwood English Majolica Snail Shell and Ivy Pitcher date marked 1870
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An English Wedgwood Majolica pitcher, an aesthetic movement mold showing a snail shell against
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Nut, Leaf & Vine Pitchers, a Pair
By Minton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pitchers in the Palissy style, circa 1870s. The Aesthetic Period pitchers are molded with a raised nut
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

French Majolica Duck Pitcher Keller et Guerin Saint Clement ci. 1900s.
By Keller & Guérin
Located in Valencia, VC
The most beautiful pitcher I have ever seen. You just want to kiss it and hug it. So charming
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica, Porcelain, Stoneware

Frie Onnaing French Barbotine Majolica Cochon Au Jambon Pig & Ham Water Pitcher
By Onnaing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Classic French Barbotine Majolica pig water pitcher made by Frie Onnaing, circa 1921. Known as
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Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Enoch Wedgwood Majolica Pewter Lid King Charles Spaniel in Basket Syrup Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce and unusual English majolica syrup pitcher, register dated October 30th, 1877, to Enoch
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Unknown Flemish Artist, 18th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
represented a man sitting in front of a tavern. He is surrounded by Delft baroque earthenware pitchers and
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1770s Belgian Baroque Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Hardwood

Unknown Flemish Artist, 18th Century
Unknown Flemish Artist, 18th Century
H 12.6 in W 13.78 in D 3.55 in
Early 20th Century Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas by artist B. Buchet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
arrangement of pears surrounding a rustic earthenware pitcher. Painted with graceful subtlety reminiscent of
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Canvas

Art Nouveau Toilet Set, Lunéville K & G, circa 1900
By Luneville Freres
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Elegant toiletry kit consisting of a pitcher and its bowl. In white earthenware enhanced with a
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Royal Doulton Stoneware Harvest Jug
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Royal Doulton Stoneware Harvest Jug The Jug has the Royal Doulton Lambeth stamp and the initial JB stamped underneath, the jug has a two tone brown background with country scenes o...
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1910s Country Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Warrilow and Cope, 19th C. English Staffordshire Majolica Country Cottage Jug
By Warrilow & Cope
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An English majolica pitcher shaped as a country cottage, by Warrilow & Cope – Wellington Pottery
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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Orchies French Barbotine Majolica Jug, Wet Sheep Dog in a Barrel
By Orchies
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very scarce and desirable French Barbotine majolica jug or pitcher, the Orchies factory, circa
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Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Early Wedgwood Egyptian Revival Neoclassical Rosso Antico Coffee Pot
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Wedgwood rosso antico coffee pot made ca. 1810. The pot's red body is accentuated by black basalt details in the Egyptian Revival style. Developed by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1760...
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Early 19th Century British Neoclassical Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Majolica Art Pottery Pewter Mounted Jester Jug, 1870
By Minton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
and dated 1870. The earthenware jug is of tall waisted cylindrical shape standing on a narrow round
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1870s English Victorian Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Henry Stacy Marks Minton Aesthetic Movement Pottery Beer Jug
By Henry Stacy Marks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Henry Stacy Marks Minton Aesthetic Movement Pottery Beer Jug A fine Minton Aesthetic Movement pottery beer jug probably designed by Christopher Dresser and decorated by Henry Stacy M...
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1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Water jug bundle of asparagus, 19th century
By Onnaing
Located in Paris, FR
work of art in earthenware. Featuring an elegant and refined design, this pitcher stands out with its
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19th Century French Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Pablo Picasso Glazed Earthenware Têtes Pitcher
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pablo Picasso (Spain, 1881 - 1973) Glazed Earthenware "Tètes" Pitcher. The Têtes pitcher was
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Early 20th Century French Modern Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Petite Colorful Terracotta Pitcher
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A tiny French rustic terracotta water or milk jug with handle and shaped spout, decorated in an eye-catching multicoloured glaze. Ideal for a country-style home or farmhouse kitchen....
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Terracotta, Earthenware

19th Century Oversized Catalan Wabi-Sabi Wine Pitcher
Located in London, GB
A 19th century oversized earthenware wine pitcher from Catalonia with mottled olive green/ochre
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19th Century Spanish Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Beautifully Aged Vintage Tamegroute Pitcher / Vase C1920s
Located in London, GB
Original Tamegroute eathernware pitcher with vivid iconic deep green glaze specific to this small
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1920s Moroccan Tribal Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Antique Pair of Palissy Ware Pitchers with Reptiles by Manuel Mafra
By Manuel Mafra 1
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Remarkable pair of 19th Century Palissy ware Portuguese pitchers handcrafted in earthenware or clay
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Delft Pitcher 'Chinoiserie' decor, late 17th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Dutch Delftware pouring jug with soft blue decoration of a chinoiserie landscape with persons. The neck with two stylised flowers above a lambrequin border at the neck, the handle wi...
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Late 17th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Pewter

19th C. French Cream Glazed Terracotta Water Pitcher with Flowers
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very pretty 19th century glazed terracotta water pitcher, from the Provence region of southern
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Samuel Alcock Mask & Ivy Cobalt Blue & Green Majolica Pitcher, England, 1875
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rarely found English Majolica mask handled and climbing Ivy water pitcher, marked Samuel Alcock
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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Handcrafted Terracotta Pitcher Rustic Amphora-Style Clay Vessel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, this earthenware vessel boasts a classic amphora-inspired shape with a single sturdy handle, a wide
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Early 20th Century European Primitive Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Pr of 19th c French Faience Poly-Chrome Painted Small Pitchers With Hinged Lids
Located in valatie, NY
pitchers are tin glazed earthenware with original lids that are attached with pewter hinges. Both pitchers
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Late 19th Century French Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Large Antique European Folk Pottery Terracotta Wine Pitcher with Spout, C. 1900
Located in Stockholm, SE
European terracotta wine pitcher (cruche), early 20th century, featuring a traditional single
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Early 20th Century European Rustic Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Clay, Earthenware, Terracotta

Wedgwood Majolica Pictorial Pitcher with Pewter Lid
By Wedgwood
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Wedgwood Majolica jug/pitcher with lid which features pictorial panels depicting putti riding
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1860s English Victorian Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

20th Century Glazed Earthenware Spanish Blue and White Painted Pitcher
By Talavera de la Reyna
Located in Miami, FL
A striking Spanish glazed earthenware handled blue and white painted vessel, the body underglaze
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Glazed Earthenware Blue and White Painted Pitcher, Signed Talavera
Located in Miami, FL
A striking Spanish glazed earthenware handled blue and white painted pitcher, the body underglaze
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic

Parian Ware Earthenware Pitcher, circa 1850s
By Jones & Walley Co.
Located in Cookeville, TN
We are offering you a lovely Parian ware miniature pitcher formed from white earthenware. The
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Antique English Staffordshire Earthenware Slip Decorated Pitcher Initialed, 1816
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
Dated: 1816 Staffordshire, England A slipware earthenware pitcher with a dark brown ground with
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1810s English Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Parian Ware Pitcher, Blue and White, circa 1850s
By Jones & Walley Co.
Located in Cookeville, TN
A beautiful molded earthenware pitcher made by the Jones and Walley Co. of Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent
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1850s British Victorian Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Parian Prince Consort Commemorative Pitcher
By Old Hall Earthenware Co.
Located in Dresden, DE
Antique english parian Memorial Pitcher for the Prince Consort Albert, husband of queen Victoria
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Stoneware

Parian Prince Consort Commemorative Pitcher
Parian Prince Consort Commemorative Pitcher
H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
Beautifully Glazed Large Provincial French Pitcher
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large red-ware pitcher, France, circa 1840. Levenes region.
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19th Century French Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Massive Size Prattware Pitcher with Amorial, Prancing Horse
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
Massive size prattware pitcher with amorial, prancing horse and dated 1805 initialed J F B. A
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19th Century English George III Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Victorian Pearl Lusterware Ewer or Pitcher with Green Trim and Blue Flowers
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This rare Victorian opalescent lusterware ewer boasts a pearly iridescent base colour and blue-green trim on the mouth, handle, and base. It is decorated with a bouquet of light blue...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Luster, Pearlware, Pottery, Paint

Doulton Burslem jug commemorating the Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson
By Doulton Burslem
Located in East Geelong, VIC
and berries. The jug is glazed with a vellum coloured ground. Made in earthenware it stands 183 mm
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

J Stiff Harvest ware jug given as fire fighting prize 1881
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This salt glazed J Stiff Harvest ware jug was awarded to J W Dore, a member of the Chiswick Volunteer Fire Brigade in 1881. The inscription on the pewter mount reads "Chiswick Volunt...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

Copeland Spode 6 Piece Wash Set Decorated with Hand Coloured King Chintz Pattern
By Copeland Spode
Located in East Geelong, VIC
with a wicker carrying handle, for the waste water. The wash jug or pitcher has a diameter of 7.5
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1920s English Arts and Crafts Antique Earthenware Pitcher

Materials

Earthenware

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Antique Earthenware Pitcher For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique earthenware pitcher for your home. Each antique earthenware pitcher for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, earthenware and pottery. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique earthenware pitcher, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique earthenware pitcher, designed in the Victorian, Folk Art or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique earthenware pitcher over the years, but those crafted by Minton, Saint Clément and Joseph Holdcroft are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Earthenware Pitcher?

Prices for an antique earthenware pitcher can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $120 and can go as high as $8,500, while the average can fetch as much as $945.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining 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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