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Large Antique French Iron Milk Container, 19th Century
Large Antique French Iron Milk Container, 19th Century

Large Antique French Iron Milk Container, 19th Century

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H 24 in Dm 12 in

Large Antique French Iron Milk Container, 19th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large antique 19th century French heavy iron milk container with handle and lid. Great Folk Art to use in a farm or country rustic decor.

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20th Century French French Provincial Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

Antique Belgian Cast Iron Milk Container, circa 1920s
Antique Belgian Cast Iron Milk Container, circa 1920s

Antique Belgian Cast Iron Milk Container, circa 1920s

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H 21 in W 13 in D 10.75 in

Antique Belgian Cast Iron Milk Container, circa 1920s

Located in Dallas, TX

When dairy farmers traveled to the market, they would use large metal jugs, such as this cast iron milk container, to sell milk to local customers.

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Vintage 1920s Belgian Jars

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th Century French Patinated Copper-Plated Milk Container or Umbrella Stand
19th Century French Patinated Copper-Plated Milk Container or Umbrella Stand

19th Century French Patinated Copper-Plated Milk Container or Umbrella Stand

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H 18.5 in Dm 10.75 in L 18.5 in

19th Century French Patinated Copper-Plated Milk Container or Umbrella Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Use this antique milk can as an umbrella stand by your front door! Crafted in France, circa 1880, the tall copper-plated container with the original attached lid and handle is in exc...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Copper

19th Century French Patinated Copper-Plated Milk Container or Umbrella Stand
19th Century French Patinated Copper-Plated Milk Container or Umbrella Stand

19th Century French Patinated Copper-Plated Milk Container or Umbrella Stand

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H 20.5 in Dm 11.25 in

19th Century French Patinated Copper-Plated Milk Container or Umbrella Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Use this beautiful antique milk can as an umbrella Stand by your front door! Crafted in France, circa 1880, the tall copper plated container featuring the number 141 has the original...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Copper

19th Century French Polished Copper Plated Milk Container with Removable Lid
19th Century French Polished Copper Plated Milk Container with Removable Lid

19th Century French Polished Copper Plated Milk Container with Removable Lid

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H 21.5 in Dm 11.5 in L 21.5 in

19th Century French Polished Copper Plated Milk Container with Removable Lid

Located in Dallas, TX

Use this beautiful antique milk can as an umbrella stand by your front door. Crafted in France circa 1880, the tall copper container has side handles and its original removable top. ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Copper

19th Century Belgium Polished Copper Plated Milk Container with Handles and Lid
19th Century Belgium Polished Copper Plated Milk Container with Handles and Lid

19th Century Belgium Polished Copper Plated Milk Container with Handles and Lid

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H 23.5 in Dm 13.5 in

19th Century Belgium Polished Copper Plated Milk Container with Handles and Lid

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in Belgium circa 1880, the tall metal and copper container has side handles and its original removable lid.

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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Country Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Copper

19th Century Belgium Polished Copper Plated Milk Container with Handles and Lid
19th Century Belgium Polished Copper Plated Milk Container with Handles and Lid

19th Century Belgium Polished Copper Plated Milk Container with Handles and Lid

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H 18.5 in Dm 12 in

19th Century Belgium Polished Copper Plated Milk Container with Handles and Lid

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in Belgium circa 1880, the tall metal and copper container has side handles and its original removable lid.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Country Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Copper

Vintage J.S. Ivins Son Inc. Malted Milk Biscuits Round Glass Lid Tin Container
Vintage J.S. Ivins Son Inc. Malted Milk Biscuits Round Glass Lid Tin Container

Vintage J.S. Ivins Son Inc. Malted Milk Biscuits Round Glass Lid Tin Container

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H 5.75 in Dm 12.5 in

Vintage J.S. Ivins Son Inc. Malted Milk Biscuits Round Glass Lid Tin Container

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage J.S. Ivins Son Inc. Malted Milk Biscuits Round Glass Lid Tin Container. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 5.75" H x 12.5" Diameter.

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Early 20th Century American Classical Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Silvered Metal Milk Container with Chained Lid
19th Century French Silvered Metal Milk Container with Chained Lid

19th Century French Silvered Metal Milk Container with Chained Lid

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H 23 in Dm 12 in

19th Century French Silvered Metal Milk Container with Chained Lid

Located in Dallas, TX

Keep your house organized by placing this beautiful, antique container as an umbrella stand by your front or back door! Crafted in Dijon, France circa 1890, and made of alloy, the ta...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

Antique French Polished Copper Milk Container, circa 1890
Antique French Polished Copper Milk Container, circa 1890

Antique French Polished Copper Milk Container, circa 1890

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H 20.625 in Dm 11 in

Antique French Polished Copper Milk Container, circa 1890

Located in Dallas, TX

Before the advent of refrigerated trucks, metal milk containers, such as this French polished copper from circa 1890, would be used by dairy farmers to transport milk to customers.

Category

Antique 1890s French Jars

Materials

Copper

Antique French Polished Copper Milk Container "73", circa 1890
Antique French Polished Copper Milk Container "73", circa 1890

Antique French Polished Copper Milk Container "73", circa 1890

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H 22.125 in Dm 10.75 in

Antique French Polished Copper Milk Container "73", circa 1890

Located in Dallas, TX

Before the advent of refrigerated trucks, metal milk containers, such as this French polished copper from circa 1890, would be used by dairy farmers to transport milk to customers.

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Antique 1890s French Jars

Materials

Copper

Large Antique French Polished Copper Milk Container "77", Early 1900s
Large Antique French Polished Copper Milk Container "77", Early 1900s

Large Antique French Polished Copper Milk Container "77", Early 1900s

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H 24.5 in Dm 13.5 in

Large Antique French Polished Copper Milk Container "77", Early 1900s

Located in Dallas, TX

Before the advent of refrigerated trucks, metal milk containers, such as this would be used by dairy farmers to transport milk to customers.

Category

Early 20th Century French Jars

Materials

Metal, Copper

Galvanized Metal Milk Bottle Container/Garden Planter
Galvanized Metal Milk Bottle Container/Garden Planter

Galvanized Metal Milk Bottle Container/Garden Planter

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H 10.5 in W 8 in D 8 in

Galvanized Metal Milk Bottle Container/Garden Planter

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-397 galvanized metal storage container/garden planter.

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Vintage 1940s Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Sheet Metal

Galvanized Metal Milk Bottle Container/Garden Planter
Galvanized Metal Milk Bottle Container/Garden Planter

Galvanized Metal Milk Bottle Container/Garden Planter

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H 10.5 in W 8 in D 8 in

Galvanized Metal Milk Bottle Container/Garden Planter

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-397B galvanized metal container/garden planter. See 3-397 also available.

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Vintage 1940s Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Sheet Metal

19th Century French Metal and Polished Copper Milk Container
19th Century French Metal and Polished Copper Milk Container

19th Century French Metal and Polished Copper Milk Container

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H 20 in Dm 11 in

19th Century French Metal and Polished Copper Milk Container

Located in Dallas, TX

Use this beautiful antique milk can as an umbrella stand by your front door. Crafted in France circa 1880, the tall copper container has a top handle and its original removable lid. ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Copper

19th Century French Metal and Polished Copper Milk Container
19th Century French Metal and Polished Copper Milk Container

19th Century French Metal and Polished Copper Milk Container

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H 20 in Dm 12 in

19th Century French Metal and Polished Copper Milk Container

Located in Dallas, TX

Use this beautiful antique milk can as an umbrella stand by your front door. Crafted in France circa 1880, the tall copper container has side handles and its original removable lid. ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Copper

African Tutsi Wood Milk Containers, Rwanda Early 20th Century
African Tutsi Wood Milk Containers, Rwanda Early 20th Century

African Tutsi Wood Milk Containers, Rwanda Early 20th Century

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H 11 in Dm 7.5 in

African Tutsi Wood Milk Containers, Rwanda Early 20th Century

Located in Buffalo, NY

Skilfully carved from a single block of wood, this milk container has a simple cylindrical shape. On the sides metal highlights can be observed that are the traditionally used method...

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Vintage 1930s Rwandan Other Jars

Materials

Metal

African Tutsi Wood Milk Container, Rwanda Early 20th Century
African Tutsi Wood Milk Container, Rwanda Early 20th Century

African Tutsi Wood Milk Container, Rwanda Early 20th Century

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H 16.15 in W 8.86 in D 7.49 in

African Tutsi Wood Milk Container, Rwanda Early 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

Skilfully crafted, this milk container has a simple cylindrical shape. On the sides, metal highlights can be observed that are the traditionally used method of repairing the cracks i...

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Early 20th Century Rwandan Other Vases

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Polished Copper-Plated Milk Container with Removable Lid
19th Century French Polished Copper-Plated Milk Container with Removable Lid

19th Century French Polished Copper-Plated Milk Container with Removable Lid

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H 21 in Dm 10 in

19th Century French Polished Copper-Plated Milk Container with Removable Lid

Located in Dallas, TX

Use this beautiful antique milk can as an umbrella stand by your front door. Crafted in France circa 1880, the tall copper container has side handles and its original removable top. ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Copper

19th Century Belgium Polished Copper Plated Milk Container with Removable Lid
19th Century Belgium Polished Copper Plated Milk Container with Removable Lid

19th Century Belgium Polished Copper Plated Milk Container with Removable Lid

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H 20 in Dm 13 in

19th Century Belgium Polished Copper Plated Milk Container with Removable Lid

Located in Dallas, TX

Use this beautiful antique milk can as an umbrella stand by your front door. Crafted in Belgium circa 1880 and made of solid copper, the tall container is decorated with side handles...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Copper

19th Century French Polished Copper Plated Milk Container with Handles and Lid
19th Century French Polished Copper Plated Milk Container with Handles and Lid

19th Century French Polished Copper Plated Milk Container with Handles and Lid

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H 21 in Dm 12.5 in

19th Century French Polished Copper Plated Milk Container with Handles and Lid

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1880, the tall metal and copper container has side handles and its original removable lid.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Copper

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Metal Milk Containers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of metal milk containers available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique metal milk containers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, copper and sheet metal. Metal milk containers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much are Metal Milk Containers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $650, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $775 highest priced.

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