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Antique Milk Churns

Traveling Inkwell Milk Churn Shape
Traveling Inkwell Milk Churn Shape

Traveling Inkwell Milk Churn Shape

$468

H 3.55 in Dm 1.78 in

Traveling Inkwell Milk Churn Shape

Located in Vienna, AT

It is made to look like a milk churn. We believe it is made of nickel plated brass; some of the plating has worn away to show the brass beneath.

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Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Brass

19th Century Galvanised Metal Milk Churn with Iron Strapping
19th Century Galvanised Metal Milk Churn with Iron Strapping

19th Century Galvanised Metal Milk Churn with Iron Strapping

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century galvanised metal milk churn with iron strapping A good large piece, with handle, made in galvanised metal with a removable lid A very good looking decorative piece...

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1890s Industrial Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Metal

Large 19th Century Galvanised Metal Milk Churn with Iron Strapping
Large 19th Century Galvanised Metal Milk Churn with Iron Strapping

Large 19th Century Galvanised Metal Milk Churn with Iron Strapping

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large 19th century galvanised metal milk churn with iron strapping A good large piece, with handle and 2 hanging hooks, made in galvanised metal with a removable lid A very goo...

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Late 19th Century Country Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Aluminum

Antique English Silver bachelor's café-au-lait pair, London 1913 Wakely Wheeler
Antique English Silver bachelor's café-au-lait pair, London 1913 Wakely Wheeler

Antique English Silver bachelor's café-au-lait pair, London 1913 Wakely Wheeler

By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Each pot of side handle form plain bulbous milk churn form, gadroon upper and lower rims, wooden handles and the hinged, domed lids with silver finials.

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1910s English Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Indian Silver Tea Caddy by Grish Chunder Dutt
Antique Indian Silver Tea Caddy by Grish Chunder Dutt

Antique Indian Silver Tea Caddy by Grish Chunder Dutt

By Grish Chunder Dutt

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional antique Indian silver tea caddy has a cylindrical, milk churn form. The surface of the box is plain and encompassed with bands of applied moulded decoration.

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1880s Indian Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Silver

Primitive Antique Farmhouse Pine Butter Churn Milk Bucket Wood Barrel Cannister
Primitive Antique Farmhouse Pine Butter Churn Milk Bucket Wood Barrel Cannister

Primitive Antique Farmhouse Pine Butter Churn Milk Bucket Wood Barrel Cannister

Located in Dayton, OH

A large primitive pine butter churn. Features a removable lid and braided wicker accents. A neat addition to any farmhouse setting. Dimensions: 31" x 22" x 18"

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Early 20th Century Primitive Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Wicker, Pine

Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle
Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle

Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle

$350

H 8 in W 2.75 in D 2.25 in

Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Provenance: Barbara Harris, New York Ghurra is a churning rod holder in the assembly for churning milk into butter.

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19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Wood

Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle.
Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle.

Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle.

$260

H 8.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.25 in

Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Provenance: Barbara Harris, New York Ghurra is a churning rod holder in the assembly for churning milk into butter.

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19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Wood

Large Moorish Moroccan Blue and White Ceramic Footed Lidded Jar from Fez
Large Moorish Moroccan Blue and White Ceramic Footed Lidded Jar from Fez

Large Moorish Moroccan Blue and White Ceramic Footed Lidded Jar from Fez

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Traditionally accompanied by a domed or bell-shaped lid with a finial top, these vessels originally were used to store butter and cheese or to churn milk. The name, jobbana, derives ...

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Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Metallic Thread

Moroccan, Fez or Meknes: Tall bowl (Jobbana) with geometric designs
Moroccan, Fez or Meknes: Tall bowl (Jobbana) with geometric designs

Moroccan, Fez or Meknes: Tall bowl (Jobbana) with geometric designs

Located in New York, NY

Traditionally accompanied by a domed or bell-shaped lid with a finial top, these vessels originally were used to store butter and cheese or to churn milk. The name, jobbana, derives ...

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1810s Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Earthenware, Tin Glaze

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Milk Churn Painted Jardiniere Umbrella Pot
Milk Churn Painted Jardiniere Umbrella Pot

Milk Churn Painted Jardiniere Umbrella Pot

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H 28.35 in W 13 in D 13 in

Milk Churn Painted Jardiniere Umbrella Pot

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Milk Churn painted Jardiniere umbrella pot Beautifully hand painted milk churn to use as a jardiniere, storage container or umbrella pot.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century French Copper Milk Churn
19th Century French Copper Milk Churn

19th Century French Copper Milk Churn

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H 16.54 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in

19th Century French Copper Milk Churn

Located in London, GB

If shipped to the US or EU, no import tax applies. These French copper milk churns were originally used to "churn" milk for making home made butter.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Milk Churns

Pair of 20th Century Edwardian Novelty Silver Plated Lighters
Pair of 20th Century Edwardian Novelty Silver Plated Lighters

Pair of 20th Century Edwardian Novelty Silver Plated Lighters

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

An unusual pair of English Edwardian novelty silver plated lighters in the shape of milk churns. The larger is for cigars and the smaller for cigarettes, both have vacant cartouches,...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Silver Plate

Brass Milk Churns
Brass Milk Churns

Brass Milk Churns

Located in New York, NY

Detailed English brass milk churns or milk pails in a set of three sizes.

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19th Century English Antique Milk Churns

English Polished Iron & Brass Bound Milk Churn
English Polished Iron & Brass Bound Milk Churn

English Polished Iron & Brass Bound Milk Churn

Located in Staffordshire, GB

English polished iron & brass bound milk churn. Great to use as a planter, umbrella/stick stand Measures: H:35, D:30 cm.

Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Brass, Iron

Polished Iron and Brass Bound Milk Churn, Late 19th Century
Polished Iron and Brass Bound Milk Churn, Late 19th Century

Polished Iron and Brass Bound Milk Churn, Late 19th Century

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Polished iron and brass bound milk churn, late 19th century.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Brass, Iron

Quirky Umbrella Stand, Copper Milk Churn or Pail, Industrial Antiques
Quirky Umbrella Stand, Copper Milk Churn or Pail, Industrial Antiques

Quirky Umbrella Stand, Copper Milk Churn or Pail, Industrial Antiques

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A quirky umbrella stand, copper milk churn or pail, Industrial antiques. A handsome and quirky thing, a lovely 19th century five gallon coper milk churn with carrying handle and p...

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Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Copper

19th Century Galvanised Metal Milk Churn with Iron Strapping
19th Century Galvanised Metal Milk Churn with Iron Strapping

19th Century Galvanised Metal Milk Churn with Iron Strapping

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century Galvanised metal milk churn with iron strapping A good large piece, with handle and chain attached to the lockable lid, made in Galvanised metal with iron strapping ...

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Late 19th Century Brutalist Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Metal

Novelty Milk Churn Victorian Sterling Silver Pepper Grinder, Hukin & Heath 1885
Novelty Milk Churn Victorian Sterling Silver Pepper Grinder, Hukin & Heath 1885

Novelty Milk Churn Victorian Sterling Silver Pepper Grinder, Hukin & Heath 1885

By Hukin & Heath

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1885 by Hukin & Heath, this charming Antique, Victorian, Sterling Silver Pepper Grinder is in the form of a milk churn and features a Peugeot mechanism. The g...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique novelty Silver Casters in the form of Milk churn pails Birmingham 1904
Antique novelty Silver Casters in the form of Milk churn pails Birmingham 1904

Antique novelty Silver Casters in the form of Milk churn pails Birmingham 1904

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Pair Antique novelty Silver Casters in the form of Milk churn pails Birmingham 1904 G.W. Harvey. Realistically styled with ribbed tapered bodies and handles, pierced covers.

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Early 1900s Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mahogany & silver banded Pepper grinder 1914
Mahogany & silver banded Pepper grinder 1914

Mahogany & silver banded Pepper grinder 1914

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in Dereham, GB

Mahogany case Pepper Grinder, in the shape of a milk churn Silver Banded Maker J.G.&S [JOHN GRINSELL & SONS] Hallmarks Birmingham 1914 Good original condition

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1910s British Edwardian Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Express Dairy Delivery Milk Cart
Edwardian Express Dairy Delivery Milk Cart

Edwardian Express Dairy Delivery Milk Cart

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Edwardian express dairy delivery milk cart This is a very rare survivor of early London door step milk deliveries, the top section holds crates and glass milk bottles, there are a...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Wood

Large Arts & Crafts Copper Log Bin
Large Arts & Crafts Copper Log Bin

Large Arts & Crafts Copper Log Bin

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H 16.75 in Dm 17 in L 16.75 in

Large Arts & Crafts Copper Log Bin

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Likely to be a former milk churn, this impressive piece of metal work now minus its lid makes and ideal log bin or statement wastepaper basket.

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Late 19th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Copper

Large Arts & Crafts Copper Log Bin
Large Arts & Crafts Copper Log Bin

Large Arts & Crafts Copper Log Bin

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H 16.75 in Dm 17 in

Large Arts & Crafts Copper Log Bin

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Likely to be a former milk churn, this impressive piece of metal work now minus its lid makes and ideal log bin or statement wastepaper basket.

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Late 19th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Copper

20th Century Edwardian Hand Pulled Milk Cart "By Appointment to H.M the King"
20th Century Edwardian Hand Pulled Milk Cart "By Appointment to H.M the King"

20th Century Edwardian Hand Pulled Milk Cart "By Appointment to H.M the King"

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

The top of the cart is fitted to carry an ample amount of milk bottles. Below this, there are two doors opening to reveal space for milk churns.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Wood

Asprey Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker
Asprey Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker

Asprey Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker

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H 8.66 in W 5.9 in D 3.74 in

Asprey Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Northampton, GB

With Tilt Pour Action From our Barware collection, we are thrilled to offer this Asprey silver plated Cocktail Shaker. The shaker of milk churn style with long pointed handle and c...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

Fine Victorian 1890's Signed Scottish Oil Painting Farmers Daughter in Meadow
Fine Victorian 1890's Signed Scottish Oil Painting Farmers Daughter in Meadow

Fine Victorian 1890's Signed Scottish Oil Painting Farmers Daughter in Meadow

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

A young woman, dressed in a flowing pink dress, stands thoughtfully beside two milk churns, ready to begin her daily chores. Hardie's masterful use of light and color brings the sce...

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1890s Victorian Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Continental Silver Needle Case
19th Century Continental Silver Needle Case

19th Century Continental Silver Needle Case

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H 4.07 in W 0.69 in D 0.69 in

19th Century Continental Silver Needle Case

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

The case decorated with milkmaids carrying milk to market & churning butter; the lid with farm milking scene.

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19th Century Other Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Silver

Antique Cat-in-Milk Churn Musical Automaton by Roullet & Decamps
Antique Cat-in-Milk Churn Musical Automaton by Roullet & Decamps

Antique Cat-in-Milk Churn Musical Automaton by Roullet & Decamps

Located in London, GB

The firm who made the milk churn also made all sorts of container and cookware and this milk churn is the real thing.

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Early 1900s French Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century French Dovetailed Copper Bucket or Jardiniere with Handle
19th Century French Dovetailed Copper Bucket or Jardiniere with Handle

19th Century French Dovetailed Copper Bucket or Jardiniere with Handle

Located in Doylestown, PA

Fantastic bucket from the Southwest of France most likely used as a milk churn. It has a snake form wrought iron handle and great patina.

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19th Century French Country Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Copper, Iron

Antique Hand Pulled Milk Cart "by Appointment to H.M the King"
Antique Hand Pulled Milk Cart "by Appointment to H.M the King"

Antique Hand Pulled Milk Cart "by Appointment to H.M the King"

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Below this the top of the cart is fitted to accommodate for several ample milk bottles. The inside of the cart is fitted for either small milk churns or further bottles.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Ugandan Milk Vessel
Early 20th Century Ugandan Milk Vessel

Early 20th Century Ugandan Milk Vessel

Located in Chicago, IL

This unusual, tapered vessel is a milk-pot of the Bantu peoples of eastern Africa, and would have been used for storing and churning cow's milk.

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Early 20th Century Ugandan Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Reed, Wood

Ethiopian Borana Oromo Woven Milk Vessel
Ethiopian Borana Oromo Woven Milk Vessel

Ethiopian Borana Oromo Woven Milk Vessel

Located in Chicago, IL

The Borana Oromo people of southern Ethiopia and northern Kenya are historically a cattle-keeping culture, and each household keeps a number of traditional vessels for storing and ch...

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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Other

20th Century Edwardian Hand Pulled Milk Cart "by Appointment to H.M the King"
20th Century Edwardian Hand Pulled Milk Cart "by Appointment to H.M the King"

20th Century Edwardian Hand Pulled Milk Cart "by Appointment to H.M the King"

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is an unusual Edwardian hand pulled milk cart. The milk cart has two large churns, on of which with a badge stating "Dairy Outfit Co Kings Cross London".

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Wood

Limestone Dairy Coolers
Limestone Dairy Coolers

Limestone Dairy Coolers

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H 12 in W 72 in D 45 in

Limestone Dairy Coolers

Located in Katonah, NY

The water chilled the stone and the marble, providing a cold spot upon which to place churns of milk and freshly-made cheeses.

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19th Century English Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Limestone

Antique Victorian Copper Milk Churn
Antique Victorian Copper Milk Churn

Antique Victorian Copper Milk Churn

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H 36.5 in W 30 in D 30 in

Antique Victorian Copper Milk Churn

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Quality very heavy 19th century copper milk churn. Offered in very good condition.

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19th Century European Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Copper

Antique Edwardian Jersey Milk Churn Charm
Antique Edwardian Jersey Milk Churn Charm

Antique Edwardian Jersey Milk Churn Charm

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A fine antique gold charm modelled as a milk churn with the lettering "JERSEY MILK" It's crafted in 9k gold and dates from the early 20th Century.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Milk Churns

Materials

9k Gold

Royal Crown Derby miniature milk churn and cover, dated 1921.
Royal Crown Derby miniature milk churn and cover, dated 1921.

Royal Crown Derby miniature milk churn and cover, dated 1921.

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

Royal Crown Derby miniature milk churn and cover, dated 1921. The conical churn, finely potted, with twin loop handles, and decorated in a rich Imari design, hand painted in red, gre...

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1920s English Victorian Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Porcelain

Folk Art Painted Wooden Lid with Art Nouveau Image
Folk Art Painted Wooden Lid with Art Nouveau Image

Folk Art Painted Wooden Lid with Art Nouveau Image

Located in Quogue, NY

The image on this wooden lid, which conceivably could have been part of a butter or milk churn, has a distinctly Art Nouveau style. If you look at the close up of her face, and the m...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Milk Churns

Materials

Wood

A brass and copper milk churn
A brass and copper milk churn

A brass and copper milk churn

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H 20 in Dm 14 in

A brass and copper milk churn

Located in Sundridge, GB

From the "United Dairies" and engraved "Trowbridge 8108 33lbs" and "Wood Lane" on the top. The top is now fixed and the churn is used as a stool.

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1890s English Victorian Antique Milk Churns

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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18th Century American Antique Milk Churns

Materials

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Antique Milk Churns For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique milk churns available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique milk churns — often made from metal, aluminum and brass — can elevate any home. Antique milk churns have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique milk churns made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique milk churns have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Hukin and Heath are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Milk Churns?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $578, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $3,934 highest priced.