What is the most sought-after milk glass?

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.

How do you tell if milk glass is valuable?

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.

How do I identify Indiana milk glass?

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.

How can you tell if milk glass is valuable?

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.

How do you identify Westmoreland milk glass?

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.

How do I know if my milk glass is worth anything?

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.

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Fenton Large Milk Glass Hobnail Pitcher With Ice Lip

$140

Fenton Large Milk Glass Hobnail Pitcher With Ice Lip

By Fenton Art Glass Company 1

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A large and heavy Hobnail Milk Glass Pitcher with an Ice Lip, Fenton Art Glass, circa 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American American Classical Pitchers

Materials

Milk Glass

Vintage Milk Jug, Scandinavian, Art Glass, Pitcher, Serving Ewer, Mid Century

$683Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Milk Jug, Scandinavian, Art Glass, Pitcher, Serving Ewer, Mid Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage milk jug. A Scandinavian, art glass pitcher or serving ewer, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Boho Roseville Ceramic Milk Pitcher

$100

Vintage Boho Roseville Ceramic Milk Pitcher

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Embrace rustic elegance with this vintage Boho Roseville ceramic milk pitcher. A perfect blend of function and collectible charm.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

19thc Sponge Ware Milk Pitchers -5

$2,895

19thc Sponge Ware Milk Pitchers -5

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original blue & white sponge ware pottery pitchers in a collection of five.The condition is very good and pristine.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Antique English Caughley Porcelain Milk Pitcher or Jug

$895

Antique English Caughley Porcelain Milk Pitcher or Jug

By Caughley Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique English porcelain milk pitcher or jug. Comprising the pot, a conforming lid, and a later associated chain connecting the two. With blue underglaze decoration of...

Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Large French Hand-Hammered Copper Milk Jug/Pitcher

$1,960Sale Price|20% Off

Large French Hand-Hammered Copper Milk Jug/Pitcher

Located in San Francisco, CA

The portly jug fitted with two handles below a large pouring spout.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Pitchers

Materials

Copper

1960s New England Luncheon Pitcher Milk White Glazed Stoneware Large Pottery

$396Sale Price|20% Off

1960s New England Luncheon Pitcher Milk White Glazed Stoneware Large Pottery

By Bennington Potters

Located in Hyattsville, MD

A wonderful mid-century hand crafted rendition of a classic early American form by David Gil for the Bennington Potters. Multiple glaze skips on the surface create an organic patina ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware

1950s Vintage Silver Creamer Milk Pitcher Meneses Bros of Spain Mid Century

$76Sale Price|20% Off

1950s Vintage Silver Creamer Milk Pitcher Meneses Bros of Spain Mid Century

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mid-century modern sterling silver plated creamer milk pitcher by MENESES Bros Silver from Madrid, Spain, circa the 1950s Dimensions: 3 3/4" H x 3 1/2" D...

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Elegant Leaded Glass Creamer Pitcher with Pedestal Base, 20th Century

$220Sale Price|20% Off

Elegant Leaded Glass Creamer Pitcher with Pedestal Base, 20th Century

Located in Sheffield, MA

Elegant clear leaded glass milk or cream pitcher on pedestal base. Wonderful to pair with other serving pieces for tea or coffee.

Category

20th Century European Pitchers

Materials

Crystal

Milk jug in a cone

$514

Milk jug in a cone

Located in Porto, PT

Milk jug in a small shell. Europa style, with fluting and a rim with a ribbon trim and a gilded interior. Dimensions: 10x16.5 cm

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Pitchers

Materials

Metal

Mid century stainless steel milk vessel

$473

Mid century stainless steel milk vessel

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid century stainless steel storage vessel circa 1940. Good quality decorative piece, with applied stainless handle, and removable with etched numerals. Perfect for kitchen decorat...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Pitchers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Porcelain Milk Jug, Europe, Middle of 19th Century

$182

Porcelain Milk Jug, Europe, Middle of 19th Century

Located in Rīga, LV

Porcelain milk jug, Europe, middle of 19th century Additional Information: Materials: gilding, porcelain, underglaze hand painting Vintage from the 19th century Place of Origin...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Oriental porcelain - Milk jug with lid - East India Company

$685

Oriental porcelain - Milk jug with lid - East India Company

Located in Porto, PT

Oriental porcelain - Milk jug with lid - East India Company. Made of Chinese porcelain; East India Company with grisaille and gold decoration; depicting floral motifs; with a central...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Mason’s Stratford Ironstone Milk Jug, Red Transferware, England, 1950

$242

Mason’s Stratford Ironstone Milk Jug, Red Transferware, England, 1950

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A charming vintage English ironstone milk jug or creamer by Mason’s in the Stratford pattern, decorated in rich red transferware over a warm cream ground. The piece features a square...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Milk Jug "Annele", Latvia By Riga Porcelain Factory

$202

Porcelain Milk Jug "Annele", Latvia By Riga Porcelain Factory

Located in Rīga, LV

Porcelain milk jug "Annele", Riga porcelain and faience factory, Latvia (USSR), Riga, 1948 - 1970 Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, underglaze hand painting Vintage ...

Category

20th Century Latvian Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Postmodern Milk Creamer Jug from Galzone, Denmark, 2000

$118

Postmodern Milk Creamer Jug from Galzone, Denmark, 2000

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern Milk Creamer Jug from Galzone, Denmark, in Flawless conditions. Designed from 2000 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Style: P...

Category

20th Century Danish Post-Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Silver Milk Jug with Two Old Man’s Head Hallmarks

$6,276

Antique Silver Milk Jug with Two Old Man’s Head Hallmarks

Located in Lisbon, PT

A rare antique silver milk jug of elegant form, bearing a 918 silver mark, Lisbon crowned assay mark, and two distinctive Old Man’s Head hallmarks, each facing in an opposite directi...

Category

Early 20th Century European Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Set of 3 Old Staffordshire Graduating English Rose Milk Jugs

$772Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of 3 Old Staffordshire Graduating English Rose Milk Jugs

Located in North Salem, NY

Lovely set of 3 old graduating Staffordshire English Rose milk pitchers. Perfect for a country kitchen as decoration or a beautiful addition to your next special meal. Large Pitch...

Category

Early 20th Century Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Galvanised Metal Milk Churn with Iron Strapping

$284

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...

Category

Antique 1890s Industrial Pitchers

Materials

Metal

Silver Milk Pot, Germany by Julius Herz, End of 19th Century

$1,397

Silver Milk Pot, Germany by Julius Herz, End of 19th Century

Located in Rīga, LV

Silver milk pot, Julius Herz, Germany, end of 19th century Additional Information: Materials: Metal, silver 800*, wood Vintage from the 19th century Artist/Maker: Julius Herz ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Postmodern German Flying Objects Series Milk Jug for Arzberg, 1990s

$235

Postmodern German Flying Objects Series Milk Jug for Arzberg, 1990s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern German Flying Objects Series Milk Jug by David Palterer and Sieger Design for Arzberg, 1990s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1990 to 1999 This piece has an attribution ...

Category

20th Century German Post-Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Mason’s Vista Red Transferware Ironstone Milk Jug / Creamer, England, circa 1940

$250

Mason’s Vista Red Transferware Ironstone Milk Jug / Creamer, England, circa 1940

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A charming Mason’s ironstone milk jug or creamer in the classic Vista pattern, made in England and decorated in rich red transferware over a warm cream ground. The piece features a r...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

French 19th Century Metal Milk Can with Long Spout and Wooden Handle

$295

French 19th Century Metal Milk Can with Long Spout and Wooden Handle

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French metal milk can from the 19th century, with long spout and wooden handle. Crafted in France during the 19th century, this metal milk can features a large oblique spout and re...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Metal

Antique 19thC Staffordshire Porcelain Cow Milk Maid Spill Vase Creamer 10"

$300

Antique 19thC Staffordshire Porcelain Cow Milk Maid Spill Vase Creamer 10"

Located in Dayton, OH

Large antique 19th century Staffordshire porcelain flatback figural spill vase / creamer in the shape of a peasant girl / milkmaid in a floral skirt, leaning on a red and white spott...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 19thC Staffordshire Porcelain Cow Milk Maid Spill Vase Creamer 7"

$235

Antique 19thC Staffordshire Porcelain Cow Milk Maid Spill Vase Creamer 7"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century Staffordshire porcelain flatback figural spill vase or creamer in the shape of a woman with grapes on her skirt standing next to a very happy brown and white cow...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Decorative Creamer Jug, English, Ceramic, Milk Pourer, Art Deco, C.1930

$558Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Decorative Creamer Jug, English, Ceramic, Milk Pourer, Art Deco, C.1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage decorative creamer jug. An English, hand painted ceramic milk pourer in Art Deco taste, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Charmingly decorative creame...

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Rustic Spanish Arab Style Copper Water / Milk Jugs with Domed Lids

$2,000 / set

Pair of Rustic Spanish Arab Style Copper Water / Milk Jugs with Domed Lids

Located in Madrid, ES

Copper containers of varying shapes and sizes have been used in Spanish homes and kitchens for many centuries. Copper and its alloys were particularly popular metals for storing and ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Islamic Pitchers

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

19th C Mochaware Milk Pitcher

$1,516Sale Price|20% Off

19th C Mochaware Milk Pitcher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th C Mochaware milk pitcher. Very Rare pitcher.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Colonial Revival Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Studio Pottery Milk or Gravy Pitcher

$250

Studio Pottery Milk or Gravy Pitcher

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Sculptural stoneware creamer with organic bird-like form, mottled deep blue-black glaze, pinched spout, and small tail detail.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand-Painted Porcelain Milk Pitcher

$240

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand-Painted Porcelain Milk Pitcher

Located in Sheffield, MA

Chinese export blue and white porcelain milk pitcher.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Majolica Milk Pitcher with Pewter Lid, Bird Motif antique 1900s

$320

Antique Majolica Milk Pitcher with Pewter Lid, Bird Motif antique 1900s

By Sarreguemines

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Decorate a shelf or a kitchen counter with this elegant antique milk pitcher. Created attributed to Sarreguemines, France in the 1900s. The milk jug is in very good, used condition ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Set of 2 pcs. German Meissen Porcelain Cream and Milk Pitchers / Jugs

$1,371 / set

Set of 2 pcs. German Meissen Porcelain Cream and Milk Pitchers / Jugs

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vilnius, LT

Set of 2 pcs. of German Meissen porcelain cream and milk pitchers / jugs. Porcelain is white, glazes and hand painted with rich gold decor. The logo marked on the bottoms. Dimensions...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Vintage Silver-Plate Cocktail Pitcher of Milk Pail Form, Made for Gump & Co.

$625

Vintage Silver-Plate Cocktail Pitcher of Milk Pail Form, Made for Gump & Co.

Located in Nantucket, MA

Very unusual silver-plate cocktail pitcher made by Apollo for S & G Gump Co. The pitcher in the form of a milk pail with a swing handle to the top and a lift handle to the lower back...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver

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Group of Three Enameled Tin Milk Pitchers SATURDAY SALE

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Group of Three Enameled Tin Milk Pitchers SATURDAY SALE

Located in West Palm beach, FL

Blue and white enameled tin milk pitchers with handles.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pitchers

Large Ironstone Milk Jug

Unavailable

H 11.42 in W 7.88 in D 14.57 in

Large Ironstone Milk Jug

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

A very large, ironstone milk jug with front support handle. Really clean undamaged condition. English, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Early Sterling English Milk Jug Creamer

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 4 in D 0.25 in

Early Sterling English Milk Jug Creamer

Located in Stamford, CT

Sterling creamer was made in London in the 18th century. It appears manufactured by hand. Weighs 84 grams. Please note of wear consistent with age.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Assorted Alsace French 19th c. Brown Milk Jugs (Circa 1850)

Unavailable

H 9 in Dm 8 in

Assorted Alsace French 19th c. Brown Milk Jugs (Circa 1850)

Located in San Francisco, CA

On the picture, from Left to Right: PAR70f for $ 700.00, PAR70x for $ 660.00, PAR70e for $ 870, PAR70s for $ 450.00, PAR70n for $ 660.00, and PAR70m for $ 450.00

Category

Antique 19th Century Pitchers

19th Century Delft Monkey Milk Pitcher

Unavailable

H 7.25 in W 3.5 in D 5.5 in

19th Century Delft Monkey Milk Pitcher

By Delft

Located in Millerton, NY

19th century delft ceramic monkey milk pitcher. A similar form is on Aronson's website wearing a yellow beanie. A perennial favourite, the monkey pitcher is inscribed to delight the ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Other Ceramics

Late 19th Century Blue Opaline Bohemian Goblet Shaped Gilded Urn, Pitcher

Unavailable

H 16.54 in Dm 8.47 in

Late 19th Century Blue Opaline Bohemian Goblet Shaped Gilded Urn, Pitcher

Located in Queens Village, NY

Are you looking for a good discussion starter for your living room or lobby? Instead of searching elsewhere, consider this lovely Moser blue urn. This urn, created in France between ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Glass

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Gilded Milky White Translucent Opaline Glass Pitcher & Bowl. France Late 19th C

Unavailable

H 9.65 in Dm 7.09 in

Gilded Milky White Translucent Opaline Glass Pitcher & Bowl. France Late 19th C

Located in Queens Village, NY

Discover the wonder of this gilded, milky white, translucent Opaline glass pitcher and basin, which was handcrafted in France between 1850 and 1900. The delicate gold decorations on ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jars

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

English Advertising Milk Pitcher, Sadler

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H 4.5 in W 4.75 in D 2.5 in

English Advertising Milk Pitcher, Sadler

Located in Houston, TX

This is an English advertising pottery pitcher. The pitcher has a maker embossed mark on the bottom which reads Sadler England. James Sadler and Sons was a pottery manufacturer found...

Category

Early 20th Century English Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

19thc Rare Spongeware Milk Pitcher

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H 7 in W 5 in D 6 in

19thc Rare Spongeware Milk Pitcher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WONDERFUL 19THC SPONGEWARE MILK PITCHER IN GREAT CONDITION AND UNUSUAL FORM.THE DEEP BLUE GLAZE IS THE BEST.THE HANDLE HAS A FORMED PATTERN.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Spongeware Milk Pitcher

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H 7 in W 7 in D 7 in

19th Century Spongeware Milk Pitcher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This most unusual 19th century spongeware pitcher is in great condition with a minor base chip. No cracks. It is a great size to add to any collection.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Pitchers

19Thc Sponge Ware Milk Pitchers -Pair

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H 7 in W 5 in D 7 in

19Thc Sponge Ware Milk Pitchers -Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Blue & white sponge ware milk or water pitchers.Sold as a pair and in fine condition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Blue Ceramic Milk Pitcher, France, 1960s

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H 6 in Dm 2.5 in L 6 in

Vintage Blue Ceramic Milk Pitcher, France, 1960s

Located in New York City, NY

Vintage blue ceramic milk pitcher, France, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Pottery Sponge Ware Milk Pitcher

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H 7 in W 5 in D 7 in

19th Century Pottery Sponge Ware Milk Pitcher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century sponge ware milk or water pitcher is in great condition. The color is a deep blue and white.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Country Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Mid-century German Ceramic Milk Pitcher, 1960s

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H 8.27 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in

Mid-century German Ceramic Milk Pitcher, 1960s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Ceramic milk jug representing a monk in religious habit. Dating from the 1960s, inscription of the date (1961) below. Stamped with the German brand and numbered. Very good condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

19thc Early Spongeware Milk Pitcher From Pennsylvania

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H 10 in W 8 in Dm 6 in

19thc Early Spongeware Milk Pitcher From Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THIS ROUND UNUSUAL SHAPE SPONGE PITCHER WAS FOUND IN LANCASTER COUNTY ,PENNSYLVANIA .THE SHAPE IS SOMEWHAT UNUSUAL AND THE COLOR IS A GREAT INDIGO & WHITE .THE CONDITION IS GOOD WITH...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

French Milk Pitcher with Cow Motif, Digoin & Sarreguemines

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H 6.5 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in

French Milk Pitcher with Cow Motif, Digoin & Sarreguemines

Located in Houston, TX

This adorable French milk pitcher embossed with a cow motif on two sides will add French charm to your kitchen. Perfect for use as a beverage pitcher or vase to hold flowers.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Royal Bayreuth Bavarian Porcelain Figural Tomato Milk Pitcher

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H 4.5 in W 4 in D 5.5 in

Royal Bayreuth Bavarian Porcelain Figural Tomato Milk Pitcher

By Royal Bayreuth

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From Royal Bayreuth, founded in Bavaria, Germany in 1794, a milk pitcher formed as a bright red tomato. Made of hand-painted hard paste porcelain, showing a stem handle and an upper ...

Category

Early 20th Century German International Style Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century French Polished Copper Milk Pitcher from Paris

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H 13.75 in W 12 in D 10 in

18th Century French Polished Copper Milk Pitcher from Paris

Located in Dallas, TX

Water your plants elegantly with this antique copper pitcher; crafted in Paris, France, circa 1780, the can stands on an round base and features a side handle, embellished with a pou...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Country Pitchers

Materials

Copper

1960s Kaj Franck Arabia Glazed Bull Ceramic Milk Pitcher Finland

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H 5.25 in W 5.25 in D 8 in

1960s Kaj Franck Arabia Glazed Bull Ceramic Milk Pitcher Finland

By Kaj Franck, Arabia

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Arabia Green Bull Cow Milk Pitcher Kaj Franck Finland 8 D x 5.25 Tall x 5.25 W Maker stamped. Preowned original vintage condition. Refer to images provided.

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Signed Atelier Accolay Tall Blue Ceramic Milk Pitcher, France, circa 1960s

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H 9.25 in Dm 4.25 in

Signed Atelier Accolay Tall Blue Ceramic Milk Pitcher, France, circa 1960s

By Accolay Pottery

Located in New York City, NY

Signed Atelier Accolay tall blue ceramic milk pitcher, France, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage English Ironstone White Farmhouse Milk Water Pitchers - Set of 2

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H 10 in W 10 in D 6.5 in L 10 in

Vintage English Ironstone White Farmhouse Milk Water Pitchers - Set of 2

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage English Ironstone White Farmhouse Milk Water Pitchers - Set of 2. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: Small: 9" H x 9" W x 5.5" D. Large: 10" H x 10" W x 6.5" D.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Ironstone

Repousse by AG Schultz Sterling Silver Milk Pitcher Architectural Castle, Leaves

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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

Repousse by AG Schultz Sterling Silver Milk Pitcher Architectural Castle, Leaves

By AG Schultz & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Repousse sterling silver Architectural milk pitcher handmade by A. G. Schultz of Baltimore, MD, and retailed by Hennegan and Bates. This impressive piece has repoussed architectural ...

Category

20th Century Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lap Over Edge Acid Etched by Tiffany & Co. Milk Pitcher with Leaves

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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

Lap Over Edge Acid Etched by Tiffany & Co. Milk Pitcher with Leaves

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Tiffany & Co. Incredible beautifully hand hammered lap over edge acid etched by Tiffany & Co. milk pitcher with acid etched fern and oak leaves that holds 2 3/4 pts and is marked ...

Category

20th Century Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gense Creamer Milk Pour Petite Pitcher Stainless Steel Made in Sweden 1970s

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H 2.5 in W 2.25 in D 3.5 in

Gense Creamer Milk Pour Petite Pitcher Stainless Steel Made in Sweden 1970s

By Monica Förster, Dansk

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Scandinavian Modern by Gense Creamer Milk Pour in stainless steel made in Sweden Maker stamped Gustaf Eriksson for Gense ALP Measures: 2.5 Tall x 2.25 W x 3.5D inches Original Pre...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modernist Pewter Creamer Milk Pitcher by Fred Dodson Fabulous, 1960s

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H 5 in W 4 in D 5.5 in

Mid-Century Modernist Pewter Creamer Milk Pitcher by Fred Dodson Fabulous, 1960s

By Fred Dodson

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Just for you: Fabulous Mid-Century Modernist handcrafted pewter creamer pitcher accented by a striking rattan wicker handle crafted by American artist designer craftsman, Fred Dodson...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Pewter

African Milk Pours

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African Milk Pours

Located in Wainscott, NY

These are beautiful milk pours from Africa. All are wooden with simple but elegant etchings around the lips and sides.

Category

20th Century Pitchers

Materials

Wood

George Jones Majolica Pineapple Form Milk Jug

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H 4.2 in W 3.4 in D 3.1 in

George Jones Majolica Pineapple Form Milk Jug

By George Jones

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

George Jones Majolica jug/pitcher which features a pineapple. Pink ground version. Colouration: ochre, green, pink, are predominant. This milk jug is part of a George Jones Pineapple...

Category

Antique 1870s Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

George Jones Blossom Milk Jug Creamer

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H 4.2 in W 4.3 in D 3.7 in

George Jones Blossom Milk Jug Creamer

By George Jones

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

George Jones Majolica jug/creamer which features a branch handle, with blossom branching off on either side and a basket weave border to bottom. Colouration: turquoise, brown, green,...

Category

Antique 1870s Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

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Milk Glass Pitcher For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the milk glass pitcher you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and silver, every milk glass pitcher was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a milk glass pitcher — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A milk glass pitcher made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made milk glass pitcher has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Accolay Pottery, AG Schultz & Co. and Fred Dodson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Milk Glass Pitcher?

Prices for a milk glass pitcher start at $55 and top out at $28,500 with the average selling for $485.

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 Milk Glass Pitcher

What is the most sought-after milk glass?
1 Answer
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.
How do you tell if milk glass is valuable?
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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.
How do I identify Indiana milk glass?
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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.
How can you tell if milk glass is valuable?
1 Answer
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.
How do you identify Westmoreland milk glass?
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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.
How do I know if my milk glass is worth anything?
1 Answer
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.

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