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Antique Brass Milk Can
Antique Brass Milk Can

Antique Brass Milk Can

$520Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Brass Milk Can

Located in Pasadena, TX

23? antique brass milk can Charming antique milk can as from Europe. Container has a top handle

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Rustic Vases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hagenauer Milk Can 1950 years Midcentury
Hagenauer Milk Can 1950 years Midcentury

Hagenauer Milk Can 1950 years Midcentury

Located in Wien, AT

Hagenauer Milk Can, 1950 years midcentury, good original condition

Category

Vintage 1950s Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass, Copper

Coffee and Milk Can by Hagenauer
Coffee and Milk Can by Hagenauer

Coffee and Milk Can by Hagenauer

$726Sale Price / set|33% Off

Coffee and Milk Can by Hagenauer

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Wien, AT

Coffee and milk can by Hagenauer polished copper and brass.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass, Copper

Rare model of a milk can alpaca vienna around 1950s
Rare model of a milk can alpaca vienna around 1950s

Rare model of a milk can alpaca vienna around 1950s

Located in Wien, AT

Rare model of a milk can alpaca vienna around 1950s Polished

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Alpaca

Polished Brass Milk Can Style Flower Vase or Catchall, Germany, 1970s
Polished Brass Milk Can Style Flower Vase or Catchall, Germany, 1970s

Polished Brass Milk Can Style Flower Vase or Catchall, Germany, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful polished brass vase. In the shape of a milk can. A beautiful piece for any room. Diameter

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Silver Plate Milk Can Cocktail Shaker by Warwick
Art Deco Silver Plate Milk Can Cocktail Shaker by Warwick

Art Deco Silver Plate Milk Can Cocktail Shaker by Warwick

Located in New York, NY

Unusual and not often seen milk can form, Art Deco cocktail silver plate shaker. The shaker is

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Iron Milk Can Side Table, Powder Coated Bright Blue
Vintage Iron Milk Can Side Table, Powder Coated Bright Blue

Vintage Iron Milk Can Side Table, Powder Coated Bright Blue

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large antique 20th Century heavy iron milk container with handle and lid. Great Folk Art to use in

Category

Vintage 1930s Industrial Painted Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Metal Milk Jug Side Table, Powder Coated Yellow, Bright Sunshine
Vintage Metal Milk Jug Side Table, Powder Coated Yellow, Bright Sunshine

Vintage Metal Milk Jug Side Table, Powder Coated Yellow, Bright Sunshine

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Vintage metal milk can table, early 20th century. This heavy gauge metal milk jug has been updated

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Great Blue Heron Umbrella Stand
Great Blue Heron Umbrella Stand

Great Blue Heron Umbrella Stand

$500Sale Price|37% Off

Great Blue Heron Umbrella Stand

Located in New York, NY

Great blue heron umbrella stand. Vintage American farm house milk can painted in blue grey with

Category

Early 20th Century American Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

19th Century Large French Faience Quimper Platter Henriot Quimper
19th Century Large French Faience Quimper Platter Henriot Quimper

19th Century Large French Faience Quimper Platter Henriot Quimper

By Henriot Quimper

Located in Austin, TX

with a Bretonne women who hold a milk can, the plate's edged area is decorated with the Classic rustic

Category

Antique 1880s French French Provincial Platters and Serveware

Materials

Faience

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Espresso Set by Franco Pozzi
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Espresso Set by Franco Pozzi

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Espresso Set by Franco Pozzi

Located in Weesp, NL

. This set has never been used. It contains the perculator, sugar bowl, milk can and 6 espresso cups and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 1959 Brass Container from the Netherlands
Vintage 1959 Brass Container from the Netherlands

Vintage 1959 Brass Container from the Netherlands

Located in Pasadena, TX

22.5? 1959 brass milk can from the De Vechtstreek Region The Vechtstreek ( Dutch pronunciation

Category

20th Century Dutch Rustic Vases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Madonna Lactans , Gold Background , Quattrocento Attributed to Sano di Pietro
Madonna Lactans , Gold Background , Quattrocento Attributed to Sano di Pietro

Madonna Lactans , Gold Background , Quattrocento Attributed to Sano di Pietro

Located in PARIS, FR

, small jets of milk can be seen ... Sano di Pietro, an Italian painter of the early Renaissance in Siena

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Paintings

Materials

Wood

2 Italian Modern Neoclassical Brass & Milk Glass Ball Pendants / Flush Mounts
2 Italian Modern Neoclassical Brass & Milk Glass Ball Pendants / Flush Mounts

2 Italian Modern Neoclassical Brass & Milk Glass Ball Pendants / Flush Mounts

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

mold blown milk glass globes. Can be flush mounted or suspended. Priced and sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Arne Jacobsen Coffee and Tea Set
Arne Jacobsen Coffee and Tea Set

Arne Jacobsen Coffee and Tea Set

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Weesp, NL

milk can, a white sugar pot, and a brown sugar pot. Each piece is meticulously crafted from high

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brutalist Gröning Design tripod stool, Sweden, 1990s
Brutalist Gröning Design tripod stool, Sweden, 1990s

Brutalist Gröning Design tripod stool, Sweden, 1990s

By Ingvar Hildingsson

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

stool designed in the manner of the milking stool by ingvar hildingsson, can also used as a small side

Category

1990s Swedish Brutalist Stools

Materials

Pine

Green Shade Cordials
Green Shade Cordials

Green Shade Cordials

Located in Denver, CO

, Colorado, Nancy Switzer paints still lifes of simple, everyday objects such as milk cartons, water glasses

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pair of Stiffel Obelisk Lamps after Tommi Parzinger
Pair of Stiffel Obelisk Lamps after Tommi Parzinger

Pair of Stiffel Obelisk Lamps after Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger, Stiffel

Located in Hanover, MA

sphere above which emerges the bronze stem and socket cup. If requested we can supply milk glass

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Thermisol Coffee and Tea Set by Furstenberg
Thermisol Coffee and Tea Set by Furstenberg

Thermisol Coffee and Tea Set by Furstenberg

By Furstenberg Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful set consisting of milk jug, sugar can, coffee pot and tea pot. Porcelain parts made by

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Copper Coffee Set by Harald Buchrucker - Germany 1950s
Vintage Copper Coffee Set by Harald Buchrucker - Germany 1950s

Vintage Copper Coffee Set by Harald Buchrucker - Germany 1950s

By Harald Buchrucker

Located in Roma, IT

tray, one small can and one milk server. Created by Harald Buchrucker, made in Germany. Good

Category

Vintage 1950s German Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

Chandelier with Long Gilt Brass Suspension by Honsel Leuchten
Chandelier with Long Gilt Brass Suspension by Honsel Leuchten

Chandelier with Long Gilt Brass Suspension by Honsel Leuchten

By Honsel

Located in Bastogne, BE

milk lampshade. The suspension can be used both in the composition of different sizes of lampshades

Category

1990s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Lithograph - Flowers
Lithograph - Flowers

Lithograph - Flowers

By (after) Henri Matisse

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER

Category

1940s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers

Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers

By (after) Henri Matisse

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER

Category

1940s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers

Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers

By (after) Henri Matisse

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER

Category

1940s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Guillaume Apollinaire
Guillaume Apollinaire

Guillaume Apollinaire

By Henri Matisse

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER

Category

1930s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire
Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire

Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire

By Henri Matisse

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER

Category

1930s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Linocut

Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire
Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire

Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire

By Henri Matisse

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER

Category

1930s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Linocut

Creole Dancer
Creole Dancer

Creole Dancer

By (after) Henri Matisse

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage Blue Enamel Milk Can
Vintage Blue Enamel Milk Can

Vintage Blue Enamel Milk Can

Located in Lábatlan, HU

Vintage blue enamel milk can. Vintage from the 1960s This item is a red enamel milk can was made

Category

Vintage 1960s Hungarian Rustic Jars

Materials

Enamel

Hagenauer Milk Can 1950 years Midcentury
Hagenauer Milk Can 1950 years Midcentury

Hagenauer Milk Can 1950 years Midcentury

Located in Vienna, AT

Hagenauer Milk Can, 1950 years midcentury, good original condition Itemnumber: 041022/ 3

Category

Vintage 1950s Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Swedish Milk Cans in Aluminium
Antique Swedish Milk Cans in Aluminium

Antique Swedish Milk Cans in Aluminium

Located in Singapore, SG

Interesting decor for a commercial space. Very interesting patina.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Nickel Plate Milk Can Cocktail Shaker by Reed and Barton, circa 1938
Art Deco Nickel Plate Milk Can Cocktail Shaker by Reed and Barton, circa 1938

Art Deco Nickel Plate Milk Can Cocktail Shaker by Reed and Barton, circa 1938

By Reed & Barton

Located in Denver, CO

Beautiful nickel plate cocktail Shaker in the form of a milk can by Reed and Barton. Produced in

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Shreve & Co. Sterling Silver Cocktail Shaker
Shreve & Co. Sterling Silver Cocktail Shaker

Shreve & Co. Sterling Silver Cocktail Shaker

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

form of a milk can. 8 Pints. 58.9 troy ounces.

Category

Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

Antique 1890s Bonebakker Silver Tea Set
Antique 1890s Bonebakker Silver Tea Set

Antique 1890s Bonebakker Silver Tea Set

By Bonebakker

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Amsterdam. The set consists of, The tea kettle, sugar bowl and milk can. The tea kettle rests on a standard

Category

Antique 1890s Dutch Art Nouveau Centerpieces and Tazzas

Materials

Silver

Sheffield triptych consisting of 'Walker & Hall' teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug
Sheffield triptych consisting of 'Walker & Hall' teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug

Sheffield triptych consisting of 'Walker & Hall' teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug

By John Edward Bingham (Walker and Hall)

Located in Catania, CT

Sheffield triptych consisting of 'Walker & Hall' teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug. As you can see in

Category

Antique 1660s British Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Modernist Brass Floor Lamp by Rembrandt
Modernist Brass Floor Lamp by Rembrandt

Modernist Brass Floor Lamp by Rembrandt

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in Asheville, NC

A rare brass floor lamp by Rembrandt - beautiful, unique base. Milk glass diffuser can function as

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Modernist Glass Twist Rod Design Chrome Capped Lamp
Modernist Glass Twist Rod Design Chrome Capped Lamp

Modernist Glass Twist Rod Design Chrome Capped Lamp

Located in Mount Penn, PA

twist glass rods. Quality deign and form with a milk glass shade that can a accommodate a lampshade on

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Machine Age Art Deco Gilbert Rohde for Mutual Sunset Four - Light Torchiere
Machine Age Art Deco Gilbert Rohde for Mutual Sunset Four - Light Torchiere

Machine Age Art Deco Gilbert Rohde for Mutual Sunset Four - Light Torchiere

By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co., Gilbert Rohde

Located in Dallas, TX

metal and enamel. Original milk glass fitter; can be used as-is, or topped with your shade of choice to

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

18 Karat Yellow Gold Milk Can Charm
18 Karat Yellow Gold Milk Can Charm

18 Karat Yellow Gold Milk Can Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Milk Can Charm This lovely charm depicts a miniature old-fashioned

Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Four Tractor Seats on Milk Cans- Swivel Bar Stools
Four Tractor Seats on Milk Cans- Swivel Bar Stools

Four Tractor Seats on Milk Cans- Swivel Bar Stools

Located in Water Mill, NY

Hand Crafted and Painted -Four Tractor Seats on Milk Cans-Swivel Bar Stools with Chain Feet

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

"THE OLD MILK CAN"

"THE OLD MILK CAN"

By G. Harvey

Located in San Antonio, TX

: Ink Drawing With Watercolor Dated 1969 "The Old Milk Can" G. Harvey (Gerald Harvey Jones) (1933-2017

Category

1960s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

64 oz. Large "Milk Can" Cocktail Shaker by Reed & Barton, 1930s
64 oz. Large "Milk Can" Cocktail Shaker by Reed & Barton, 1930s

64 oz. Large "Milk Can" Cocktail Shaker by Reed & Barton, 1930s

By Reed & Barton

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare original and highly coveted large, 64 oz., silver-plated "Milk Can" (or jug) cocktail shaker

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Tuttle For Udall & Ballou Sterling Milk Can Cocktail Shaker
Tuttle For Udall & Ballou Sterling Milk Can Cocktail Shaker

Tuttle For Udall & Ballou Sterling Milk Can Cocktail Shaker

By Paul Tuttle

Located in Litchfield, CT

This sterling milk can cocktail shaker is a charming highly functional accessory for your bar. In

Category

Early 20th Century American Barware

Art Deco Silverplate Milk Can Cocktail Shaker by Reed and Barton
Art Deco Silverplate Milk Can Cocktail Shaker by Reed and Barton

Art Deco Silverplate Milk Can Cocktail Shaker by Reed and Barton

By Reed & Barton

Located in Litchfield, CT

Reed and Barton of Boston, this silver plate milk can cocktail shaker is a functional and charming bar

Category

Vintage 1920s American Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 20th Century French Tole Milk Can with Hand Painted Foliage Motifs
Early 20th Century French Tole Milk Can with Hand Painted Foliage Motifs

Early 20th Century French Tole Milk Can with Hand Painted Foliage Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

your kitchen, laundry room, or mud room! Crafted in France circa 1920, this sweet milk can features a

Category

Early 20th Century French Country Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Polished Copper and Iron Milk Can with Locking Lid
19th Century French Polished Copper and Iron Milk Can with Locking Lid

19th Century French Polished Copper and Iron Milk Can with Locking Lid

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring vintage farmhouse charm to your kitchen or garden with this antique French milk can. Crafted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Umbrella Stands

Materials

Copper, Iron

Pair of Victorian Brass Milk Cans from Devonshire Dairy
Pair of Victorian Brass Milk Cans from Devonshire Dairy

Pair of Victorian Brass Milk Cans from Devonshire Dairy

Located in Essex, MA

With covers and tapered cylindrical body with inscription for Devonshire Dairy. Side handles. Belleview Ave , Newport RI collection heirs of A.B. Dick.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

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Milk Can For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal milk can for your home. Each milk can for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and copper. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect milk can — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A milk can made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one milk can that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gaetano Sciolari, Paul Tuttle and Tuttle Silver Company produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Milk Can?

Prices for a milk can start at $109 and top out at $28,500 with the average selling for $1,117.
Questions About Milk Can
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A milking stool is a stool that has three legs and a semicircular seat. The original purpose of the stool was for farmers to sit on while milking cows. However, people now use them as everyday indoor accent chairs and even as decorative accents. Find a variety of milking stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Merrill T. Hamilton invented the milking stool and received a patent for his design in 1906. He created the stool with three legs instead of four to increase stability on uneven surfaces in barns and pastures, so a farmer could more easily milk cows. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of milking stools.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    There is no single most sought-after milk glass. Collectors often seek pieces made by certain companies, such as Fenton, Imperial, Kemple, L. E. Smith, Anchor Hocking and Westmoreland. Hobnail milk glass tends to be a popular choice, and floral trade vases and covered dishes with animal-shaped lids are favorites among collectors as well. Shop a selection of milk glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    How tall milking stools are varies from piece to piece. However, most of the three-legged wooden stools are 12 inches high or less. This height made them ideal for their original purpose: allowing people to sit comfortably while milking a cow. On 1stDibs, find a selection of milking stools from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if milk glass is valuable, look at recent sales history on trusted online platforms to see what prices similar pieces have fetched. The maker, style, type, age and condition of an item will largely determine how much it is worth. Because there are so many examples of milk glass and many factors affect potential value, having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you with the valuation process can be helpful. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of milk glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify Indiana milk glass, familiarize yourself with the company's patterns. Two well-known examples are the Orange Blossom line of milk glass, which has an intricate raised floral motif, and the Princess range, which features alternating bands of crisscrossing and vertical lines. Most Indiana milk glass is unmarked, so you'll need to study the patterns on pieces to determine if the American manufacturer produced them. You can find images of Indiana milk glass on trusted online resources to compare to your piece. Because it can be difficult to make a positive identification without training and experience, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Indiana glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if milk glass is valuable, study its details closely. If you spot visible seams, called mold lines, it may indicate that your piece is older and potentially worth more than newer examples of milk glass. You can also look for labels and signatures and then use trusted online resources to determine who produced the milk glass based on these markings. From there, you can search for pieces similar to yours to get a rough idea of their value. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer inspect your glassware and give you an estimate. Find a variety of milk glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Milking stools typically have three legs. The reason for this design is that three legs tend to keep stools stabler on uneven ground in barns and pastures. Shop an assortment of milking stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify Westmoreland milk glass, search your piece for a maker's mark. Pieces produced from the early 20th century through the 1940s will usually display a W inside a keystone. Those made between 1946 and 1981 typically feature an interlocked W and G, which stands for Westmoreland Glass. Newer items generally have the full Westmoreland name on them. Keep in mind that some early examples of Westmoreland milk glass may be unmarked. Usually, if you hold these pieces up to natural light, you will notice bright colors along the edge of the glass. They will also often produce a bell-like ringing sound when struck. If your piece has these characteristics, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can help confirm if it is a Westmoreland. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of milk glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    To know if your milk glass is worth anything, you can take one of two approaches. One option is to conduct online research using trusted resources. Looking at historical prices for pieces similar to yours in terms of their age, maker, style, type and condition, you can often estimate how much your glassware is worth. For a more specific valuation, you can take the second approach and enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of milk glassware.