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Gurgle Jugs

19th Century English Majolica Gurgling Fish Pitcher Jug
19th Century English Majolica Gurgling Fish Pitcher Jug

19th Century English Majolica Gurgling Fish Pitcher Jug

Located in Pearland, TX

A superb antique English majolica glazed ceramic gurgling fish pitcher or glug jug, circa 1880

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Portuguese Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Pitcher, 1950s
Portuguese Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Pitcher, 1950s

Portuguese Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Pitcher, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Oversized Mid-Century Modernist glazed ceramic gurgling fish water jug / pitcher. Portugal, 1940s

Category

20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Pitcher by Vallauris, 1950s
Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Pitcher by Vallauris, 1950s

Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Pitcher by Vallauris, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

Oversized Mid-Century Modernist glazed ceramic gurgling fish water jug / pitcher. Manufactured by

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Vase Tall Pitcher, France 1950
Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Vase Tall Pitcher, France 1950

Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Vase Tall Pitcher, France 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

Oversized Mid-Century Modernist glazed ceramic gurgling fish water jug / pitcher. France, 1950s

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Antique 19th Century Majolica Porcelain Gurgle Gluggle Fish Pitcher Jug 11"
Antique 19th Century Majolica Porcelain Gurgle Gluggle Fish Pitcher Jug 11"

Antique 19th Century Majolica Porcelain Gurgle Gluggle Fish Pitcher Jug 11"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century English majolica porcelain gluggle jug / gurgling fish pitcher. In the shape

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Pair of Vallauris Glazed Ceramic Majolica Gurgle Fish Jug Pitchers, 1950s
Pair of Vallauris Glazed Ceramic Majolica Gurgle Fish Jug Pitchers, 1950s

Pair of Vallauris Glazed Ceramic Majolica Gurgle Fish Jug Pitchers, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

Unmatching pair of Modernist glazed ceramic gurgling fish water jugs / pitchers by Vallauris

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Victorian Hand Painted Majolica Gurgle Fish Ceramic Pitcher
Victorian Hand Painted Majolica Gurgle Fish Ceramic Pitcher

Victorian Hand Painted Majolica Gurgle Fish Ceramic Pitcher

$390Sale Price|40% Off

H 11 in W 6 in D 4 in

Victorian Hand Painted Majolica Gurgle Fish Ceramic Pitcher

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This late 19th-century 1180 English Majolica gurgling trout ceramic jug is a stunning example of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

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Late 19th Century Majolica Gurgling Trout Jug
Late 19th Century Majolica Gurgling Trout Jug

Late 19th Century Majolica Gurgling Trout Jug

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H 10.88 in W 5.75 in D 3.88 in

Late 19th Century Majolica Gurgling Trout Jug

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

English majolica gurgling trout jug, late 19th century. Particularly well modelled & with good

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

19th Century English Majolica Large Black Leaping Fish Gurgling Jug
19th Century English Majolica Large Black Leaping Fish Gurgling Jug

19th Century English Majolica Large Black Leaping Fish Gurgling Jug

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An unusual black colored English majolica fish jug, maker unknown, circa 1870-1880. Often called

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century English Majolica Green, Black Leaping Fish Large Gurgling Jug
19th Century English Majolica Green, Black Leaping Fish Large Gurgling Jug

19th Century English Majolica Green, Black Leaping Fish Large Gurgling Jug

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A beautifully glazed English majolica fish jug, maker unknown, circa 1870-1880. Often called ‘A

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

English Majolica Green Gurgling Fish Pitcher Jug, circa 1950
English Majolica Green Gurgling Fish Pitcher Jug, circa 1950

English Majolica Green Gurgling Fish Pitcher Jug, circa 1950

Located in Pearland, TX

A fabulous vintage English green gurgling fish glazed ceramic pitcher or glug jug, circa 1950

Category

Vintage 1950s English Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Tall Pitcher, 1950s
Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Tall Pitcher, 1950s

Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Tall Pitcher, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Oversized Mid-Century Modernist glazed ceramic gurgling fish water jug / pitcher. England, 1950s

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Tall Pitcher, 1930s
Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Tall Pitcher, 1930s

Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Tall Pitcher, 1930s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Oversized Mid-Century Modernist glazed ceramic gurgling fish water jug / pitcher. Portugal, 1930s

Category

20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Modernist Portuguese Majolica Amber Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug/ Tall Pitcher
Modernist Portuguese Majolica Amber Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug/ Tall Pitcher

Modernist Portuguese Majolica Amber Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug/ Tall Pitcher

By Secla

Located in Coimbra, PT

Modernist Portuguese Majolica amber glazed ceramic gurgle fish jug/tall pitcher Glazed earthenware

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jugs / Pitchers
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jugs / Pitchers

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jugs / Pitchers

Located in Barcelona, ES

A set of two green and brown Majolica ceramic fish vases / gurgling fish jugs / pitchers. The

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Mid-20th Century English Majolica Blue Gurgling Fish "Plymouth Gin" Pitcher Jug
Mid-20th Century English Majolica Blue Gurgling Fish "Plymouth Gin" Pitcher Jug

Mid-20th Century English Majolica Blue Gurgling Fish "Plymouth Gin" Pitcher Jug

Located in Pearland, TX

A fabulous vintage English blue gurgling fish glazed ceramic pitcher or glug jug by Dartmouth

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Water Jugs / Pitchers
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Water Jugs / Pitchers

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Water Jugs / Pitchers

Located in Barcelona, ES

A set of two green and blue Majolica ceramic vases / fish glug jugs / pitchers. The green one was

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

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Majolica Glazed Ceramic Oranges Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s
Majolica Glazed Ceramic Oranges Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s

Majolica Glazed Ceramic Oranges Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s

$1,118Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.82 in W 9.06 in D 7.88 in

Majolica Glazed Ceramic Oranges Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching realistic Majolica oranges jug / pitcher in orange and green glazed ceramic, Spain, 1950s-1960s. Hand-painted Manises ceramic decorative jug in the shape of a bunch of ...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Glazed Ceramic Lemons Pitcher / Jug, Spain 1960s
Majolica Glazed Ceramic Lemons Pitcher / Jug, Spain 1960s

Majolica Glazed Ceramic Lemons Pitcher / Jug, Spain 1960s

$1,214Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.82 in W 9.06 in D 8.67 in

Majolica Glazed Ceramic Lemons Pitcher / Jug, Spain 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching realistic Majolica lemons jug / pitcher in multicolor glazed ceramic, Spain, 1950s-1960s. Hand-painted Manises ceramic decorative jug in the shape of a bunch of lemons ...

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Rooster Pitcher in Brown Glazed Ceramic, Spain 1960s
Rooster Pitcher in Brown Glazed Ceramic, Spain 1960s

Rooster Pitcher in Brown Glazed Ceramic, Spain 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching brown and beige ceramic rooster jug / pitcher, Spain, 1950s-1960s. Ceramic decorative rooster shaped jug in brown color with fat lava decorative details in white and yel...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Earthenware

Spanish Rooster Shaped Pitcher in Green Glazed Ceramic, 1960
Spanish Rooster Shaped Pitcher in Green Glazed Ceramic, 1960

Spanish Rooster Shaped Pitcher in Green Glazed Ceramic, 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching green and brown Majolica ceramic rooster jug / pitcher, Spain, 1950s. Andalusian ceramic decorative rooster shaped jug in shades of green with brown accents. Traditional...

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Rooster Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, Ukraine, 1950s
Rooster Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, Ukraine, 1950s

Rooster Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, Ukraine, 1950s

$1,588

H 10.63 in W 10.24 in D 4.93 in

Rooster Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, Ukraine, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching black and amber Majolica ceramic rooster jug / pitcher, Ukraine, 1950s-1960s. A cool accent to any kitchen or to be user as serving pitcher. Lovely as a part of a cerami...

Category

20th Century Ukrainian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Glazed Ceramic Vegetables Basket Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s
Majolica Glazed Ceramic Vegetables Basket Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s

Majolica Glazed Ceramic Vegetables Basket Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s

$1,306Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.21 in W 8.67 in D 5.71 in

Majolica Glazed Ceramic Vegetables Basket Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching realistic Majolica vegetables jug / pitcher in multicolor glazed ceramic, Spain, 1950s-1960s. Rare find. Hand-painted Manises ceramic decorative jug in the shape of a b...

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Rooster Yellow and Green Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, France, 1950s
Rooster Yellow and Green Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, France, 1950s

Rooster Yellow and Green Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, France, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching green and yellow Majolica ceramic rooster jug / pitcher, France, 1950s. Handcrafted in yellow glazed ceramic with green accents. A cool accent to any kitchen or to be us...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

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Finding the Right Pitchers for You

Perfect for entertaining, a dinner party or a small luncheon, vintage, new and antique pitchers are versatile pieces to keep in any collection.

Whether you’re dining in the great outdoors, freshening up drinks in the living room or making a batch of fresh-squeezed juice for breakfast in the kitchen, a pitcher is a must-have feature of your dining and entertaining set.

Prior to indoor plumbing and the advent of sinks, people paired a pitcher with a wash basin on their bedside stand. Today, an antique washstand might be used as a nightstand or bedside table. These pitchers, along with the washstand, were essential in any bedroom.

Today, in displaying vintage ceramic pitchers on your Welsh kitchen dresser or in a corner cupboard, you’re inviting a pop of color and an alluring texture to mingle with your other serveware. But when entertaining, you’re likely going to put this decorative vessel to work. Some glazed stoneware and metal pitchers are outfitted with hinged lids to provide insulation, while potters and other craft artists at the time might have made complementary glasses or teacups to pair with their pitchers for a complete serving set. Glass and stoneware pitchers are perfect for serving beverages, but if you’re serving from a metal pitcher, you’ll want to ensure that the material is food-grade stainless steel.

For a simple home accent, consider using that wonderfully aging vintage metal pitcher as a vase for your flowers (be sure to use a watertight plastic liner or insert) or as a receptacle to display and organize your cooking utensils. Given the venturesome design sensibility that we associate with mid-century modernism, a mid-century modern pitcher is going to prove a unique and sophisticated decorative touch to any room in your home. While your farmhouse-style interior is practically begging for the earthy tones of a terracotta pitcher, an ironstone pitcher will bring ornate details to your mantel.

Find a collection of new, vintage and antique pitchers today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Gurgle Jugs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A gurgling jug is a type of pottery that produces a humorous gurgling sound when you pour water from them. Also called Gluggle jugs, the decorative objects often resemble fish. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage pottery.