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Antique Pottery Banks

American Pottery Pig Bank, Circa 1880's
Located in Incline Village, NV
American pottery still bank in the shape of a pig, used for saving coins (usually pennies) to
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1880s American Folk Art Antique Pottery Banks

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Pottery

Porcelain Piggy Bank by Bovey Pottery
By Bovey Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical porcelain piggy bank by Bovey Pottery of Devon, England, circa 1930s.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Pottery Banks

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Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Piggy Bank by Bovey Pottery
Porcelain Piggy Bank by Bovey Pottery
H 3.5 in W 8.25 in D 2.75 in
Joseph Holdcroft English Majolica Leaf & Dandelion Majolica Bowl
By Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pottery at Daisy Bank, Longton in 1870, producing mainly majolica glazed wares for export to America and
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Pottery Banks

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Earthenware

Joseph Holdcroft English Majolica Flying Crane Turquoise Plate
By Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
established the Sunderland Pottery at Daisy Bank, Longton in 1870, producing mainly majolica glazed wares for
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Late 19th Century English Japonisme Antique Pottery Banks

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Earthenware

19th Century Staffordshire Cottage Bank
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Staffordshire pottery penny bank from England in the form of a cottage with flocked
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Pottery Banks

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Pottery

Antique 19th Century Staffordshire Cottage Bank
19th Century Staffordshire Cottage Bank
H 4.75 in W 3.75 in D 2 in
C. 1879, Cincinnati Pottery Club Sparrow Decorated Vase By Mrs. Fannie M Banks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mrs. Fannie M Banks For Cincinnati Pottery Club (American, 19th century) Circa 1879. An antique
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Late 19th Century American Antique Pottery Banks

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Ceramic, Porcelain

20th Century Sponge Ware Piggy Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun fat pig piggy bank is in sponge ware and is in very good condition.Of course she is hand
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Pottery Banks

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Pottery

19Thc Marbleized Stone Ware Piggy Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very early stone ware glazed piggy bank from New England. This is a handmade piggy bank
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1870s American Folk Art Antique Pottery Banks

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Pottery

"Lady Seated in Chair Reading" Money Box/ Still Bank by A. Biagioni, Circa 1925
Located in Incline Village, NV
Penny bank made by Italian Angelo Biagioni for the French market (see image with marking on the
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1910s French Folk Art Antique Pottery Banks

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Pottery

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Antique English Pottery Weslyian Chapel Money Bank Dated 1839 Yorkshire
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
6.75 inch high Medium: pottery ceramic earthenware Current condition fine condition.  
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1830s English Antique Pottery Banks

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Staffordshire Pottery Cottage Money Box-Bank, English, circa 1840
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
A naive and charming money box in the form of a cottage made in Staffordshire England in, circa 1840 period.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Pottery Banks

Prattware Grandfather's Clock Bank
Located in New York, NY
a fine English pearlware pottery children's bank modeled as a grandfather clock flanked by a man
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Pottery Banks

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Pottery

Prattware Grandfather's Clock Bank
Prattware Grandfather's Clock Bank
H 8.75 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in
Antique Yorkshire Pottery "Saving Bank" in the Form of the Chapel at Mexborough
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
Pottery figure of a Methodist Chapel in the form of a saving bank. The model if flanked by figures
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Pottery Banks

Wesleyan Chapel Money Box Mexborough Pottery Yorkshire Named William Lockel 1840
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
Dated: 1840 Mexbrough Yorkshire England Antique pottery money bank in the form of a Wesleyan
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1840s English Antique Pottery Banks

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Ceramic, Pottery

19TH C. HANDMADE AND PAINTED REDWARE POTTERY BANK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19TH C. PENNSYLVANIA REDWARE POTTERY BANK. ALL HANDMADE AND ORIGINAL PAINT. GOOD CONDITION WITH A
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19th Century American Antique Pottery Banks

Tole Monteith Bowl with Collection of Pottery Banks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Green French tole monteith style bowl filled with a collection of English hand painted pottery
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19th Century Antique Pottery Banks

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Pottery

Pair of 19th c Pottery Piggy-bank
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of 19th c Pottery Piggy-bank as doves
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19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Pottery Banks

Majolica Pitcher, Bamboo Pattern, England, 1875
By Banks & Thorley Mfg.
Located in Chappaqua, NY
bamboo fronds on basket weave ground. Manufactured by Banks & Thorley, Hanley, England, in operation from
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Late 19th Century English Antique Pottery Banks

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Majolica, Pottery

French 19th Century Glazed Majolica Chicken Bank on Wicker Basket Style Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French glazed majolica chicken bank from the 19th century, with wicker style base. Created in
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19th Century French Antique Pottery Banks

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Majolica

19th Century Blue Painted Redware Pottery Barrel Form Bank
Located in Essex, MA
A 19th century American blue painted red ware pottery barrel-form bank. With its beautiful color
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1880s American Country Antique Pottery Banks

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Pottery

Circa 1900 Pottery Workshop Bank of Drawers
Located in Cirencester, GB
Circa 1900 this vintage industrial bank of drawers was sourced from Quimper in Northern Brittany
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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Pottery Banks

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Steel

Circa 1900 Pottery Workshop Bank of Drawers
Circa 1900 Pottery Workshop Bank of Drawers
H 33.47 in W 87.8 in D 17.92 in
Orchies French Majolica Pottery Cat Head Figural Penny Bank
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Orchies pottery, circa 1890-1910. This still bank may have been a gift of merit rewarded to a good child
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Pottery Banks

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Earthenware

19th Century Staffordshire Dog Bank
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Staffordshire dog bank from England in black and white with hand painted decoration.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Pottery Banks

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Pottery

19th Century Staffordshire Dog Bank
19th Century Staffordshire Dog Bank
H 4.13 in W 4.75 in D 4 in
Mid 19thC, Very Large SERVING PLATTER, Ironstone - Staffordshire, England
By Beech & Hancock
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
operated the Swan Bank Pottery, Burslem Staffordshire, England between 1851 through to 1876. The base
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Pottery Banks

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Ironstone, Pottery

Rare Pair of Wedgwood Water Lily Dishes from the Darwin Service
By Wedgwood
Located in Essex, MA
himself a country house, Cote House at Westbury near Bristol. He was an inactive partner in the pottery
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Pottery Banks

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Earthenware

Sponge Ware Pottery Piggy Bank / Rare
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage sponge ware pottery pig bank sits on four legs and has a cork in the bottom of the
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1910s American Country Antique Pottery Banks

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Pottery

19thc Sponge Ware Pottery Piggy Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Blue & white sponge ware piggy bank from New England. The condition is very good with a cork
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1920s American Adirondack Antique Pottery Banks

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Pottery

19thc Sponge Ware Pottery Piggy Bank
19thc Sponge Ware Pottery Piggy Bank
H 5.5 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
Antique Sponge Ware Piggy Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique sponge ware piggy bank in fine condition. Missing cork from base and in very good condition.
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Pottery Banks

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Pottery

Antique Sponge Ware Piggy Bank
Antique Sponge Ware Piggy Bank
H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 6 in
Joseph Holdcroft English Majolica Bear and Drum Circus Theme Pitcher/Jug
By Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
behind his head. Holdcroft established Sutherland Pottery at Daisy Bank, Langton, Staffordshire in 1870
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pottery Banks

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Earthenware

Joseph Holdcroft English Majolica Graduated Sack and Rope Pitchers, S/3
By Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Holdcroft for The Sutherland Pottery at Daisy Bank, Langton, Staffordshire, circa 1870. Unusual – the
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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Pottery Banks

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Earthenware

Antique Pottery Prattware Clock Group with Figures in the Form of a Money Bank, Yorkshire 1810
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
blue pre-dominating. A rare and decorative piece, increasingly rare as many of these pottery banks
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19th Century English Antique Pottery Banks

Antique Period Pottery Wesleyian Chapel Money Box Bank from Mexborough Pottery Yorkshire
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
Antique period pottery Wesleyian Chapel money box bank Mexborough pottery Yorkshire. The Chapel
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19th Century English Antique Pottery Banks

Antique British Pottery Earthenware Money Bank Named and Dated
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
A rare and charming pottery money bank with a bird perched on top. The money box is inscribed
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19th Century British Antique Pottery Banks

Antique Scottish pottery figure of a bird in the form of a money bank.
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
Antique pottery figure of a bird in the form of a money box bank. The figure is naively modelled
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19th Century Scottish Antique Pottery Banks

Danish Pottery Lion Bank
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Ceramic coin bank in the form of a lion with a painted green base, Denmark (probably Bornholm
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Late 19th Century Danish Other Antique Pottery Banks

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Pottery

Danish Pottery Lion Bank
Danish Pottery Lion Bank
H 5.5 in W 5.25 in D 2.25 in
Antique Pottery Money Bank in Prattware Made in Yorkshire England in 1810 Period
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
A charmingly naive Prattware colored money box bank in the form of a cottage flanked by male and
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Early 1800s English Folk Art Antique Pottery Banks

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Yorkshire pottery Wesleyan Chapel money bank box made in circa 1840 England
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
A fine Mexborough Wesleyan Chapel money bank from the Yorkshire England. The box is flanked by
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Pottery Banks

Danish Chalkware Tiger Bank
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Chalkware bank in the shape of a tiger, circa 1880, from a private collection in Denmark.
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Late 19th Century Danish Other Antique Pottery Banks

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Pottery

Danish Chalkware Tiger Bank
Danish Chalkware Tiger Bank
H 5 in W 7 in D 2 in
Yorkshire pottery Money Box or bank in the form ofa chapel dated 1842
By George Mottley
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
A fine example of an English pottery money box or bank modelled in the form of a Wesleyian
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19th Century English Antique Pottery Banks

Antique English earthenware stoneware money box late 18th century
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
A rare English earthenware pottery stoneware saltglaze money bank. Decorated with relief molded
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Pottery Banks

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"Peg-Leg Beggar" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1880
By H.L. Judd Manufacturing Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Peg-leg Beggar" 19th century cast iron mechanical bank was probably inspired by the many disabled Civil War veterans begging for their subsistence. The bank was manufactured by the ...
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1880s American Folk Art Antique Pottery Banks

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Iron

"Cat Boat" Mechanical Toy Penny Bank, American, circa 1968
By Utexiqual Products
Located in Incline Village, NV
In near mint and all original condition this vintage mechanical bank appeals to both sailing enthusiasts and bank collectors; perhaps a collector of "cat" memorabelia as well. The th...
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1960s American Folk Art Antique Pottery Banks

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Aluminum, Iron, Tin

Seated "Cat with a Bow" Still Bank, American, circa 1922
By Grey Iron Casting Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Cat with a Bow Seated" cast iron still bank is a difficult bank to acquire and is listed in Andy Moore's "The Penny Bank Book" as #364 and rated a "D" (A to F rarity scale--A most c...
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Pottery Banks

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Iron

"Lincoln Bank" Still Toy Savings Bank, American, circa 1950
Located in Incline Village, NV
This seldom seen bank is technically a mechanical bank but basically it is a still bank with a slight mechanical function, that being; once it is full of coins, it opens up automatic...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Pottery Banks

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Tin

"Lamb" Cast Iron Still Bank, American, Circa 1970
By John Wright Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Lamb" cast Iron still bank is a re-issue of a bank made in 1928. It was made by The John Wright Company in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania in 1970. They purchased the copyrights from the Gr...
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1970s American Folk Art Antique Pottery Banks

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Iron

American Mechanical Bank "Melody-Bank, " circa 1946
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Melody-Bank" is a rare bank and was manufactured by "Electric Coding Machine Co., N.Y.C." in 1946. American made, this is a genuine and authentic vintage mechanical bank, albeit som...
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1940s American Folk Art Antique Pottery Banks

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Metal

American Tin Toy Trolley, circa 1880
By George W. Brown & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Horse drawn trolleys or "horse buses" were the main source of "mass transit", along with trains in the late 1800s in America. Thus they were ubiquitous subject matter for toy makers ...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Pottery Banks

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Tin

American Tin Toy Trolley, circa 1880
American Tin Toy Trolley, circa 1880
H 5 in W 3 in D 14.25 in
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Antique Pottery Banks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique pottery banks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique pottery banks — often made from ceramic, pottery and earthenware — can elevate any home. Antique pottery banks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique pottery banks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art and Victorian antique pottery banks are of considerable interest. Many antique pottery banks are appealing in their simplicity, but Banks & Thorley Mfg., Bovey Pottery and George Mottley produced popular antique pottery banks that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Pottery Banks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $750, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $4,240 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Pottery Banks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if pottery is antique, first look for any identifying marks. Usually, you will notice them on the bottom of the piece. If you locate one, you can use an authoritative resource to determine the maker. Then, you can research the pattern and shape to determine an approximate date. Pottery made over 100 years ago is generally considered an antique. Find a range of expertly vetted antique pottery on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To tell if your Japanese pottery is antique, look for markings, which usually appear on the bottoms of pieces. If you see the word "Nippon," your piece was likely produced between 1891 and 1921, making it an antique. Pieces marked with the words "made in occupied Japan" originated between 1945 and 1952 and are vintage, based on their age. A "made in Japan" marking may indicate a vintage or contemporary piece. If you don't see any of these markings, consult trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your pottery was produced. Any piece that dates back 100 years or more is antique. Should you encounter difficulty with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese pottery.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell an antique Italian pottery apart from other pieces, do some research using trusted online resources. First, identify the maker by looking for marks on the bottom or interior. Once you know who produced your pottery, you can then explore the styles and types of pieces they produced over the years and use this information to estimate your piece's age. For pottery to be antique, it must be at least 100 years old. If you'd like assistance with the dating process, talk to a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of antique Italian pottery on 1stDibs.