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19th C Mochaware Milk Pitcher
19th C Mochaware Milk Pitcher

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

Coffee and Milk Pot
Coffee and Milk Pot

Coffee and Milk Pot

$474Sale Price|38% Off

Coffee and Milk Pot

Located in Wien, AT

Coffee and milk pot Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Copper

Studio Pottery Milk or Gravy Pitcher
Studio Pottery Milk or Gravy Pitcher

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

White Ceramic Milk Pottery with Handles
White Ceramic Milk Pottery with Handles

White Ceramic Milk Pottery with Handles

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Farmhouse old world style hand thrown white milk ceramic vase. Beautiful displayed in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

White Ceramic Long Neck Milk Pottery
White Ceramic Long Neck Milk Pottery

White Ceramic Long Neck Milk Pottery

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Farmhouse old world style hand thrown white milk ceramic vase. Beautiful displayed in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Roseville Ceramic Milk Pitcher
Vintage Boho Roseville Ceramic Milk Pitcher

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Mid century stainless steel milk vessel
Mid century stainless steel milk vessel

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

Fluted silver milk jug with wooden handle
Fluted silver milk jug with wooden handle

Fluted silver milk jug with wooden handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Fluted silver milk jug with wooden handle. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand

Category

Antique 19th Century European Pitchers

Materials

Silver

19thc Sponge Ware Milk Pitchers -5
19thc Sponge Ware Milk Pitchers -5

19thc Sponge Ware Milk Pitchers -5

$2,316Sale Price|20% Off

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

Milk jug Gainsborough epns for British airways
Milk jug Gainsborough epns for British airways

Milk jug Gainsborough epns for British airways

Located in Lugo, IT

Milk jug Gainsborough epns for British airways Good condition. Thanks

Category

Vintage 1960s Tableware

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Unusual Antique Black Basalt Pottery Milk Jug
Unusual Antique Black Basalt Pottery Milk Jug

Unusual Antique Black Basalt Pottery Milk Jug

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual Antique Black Basalt Pottery Milk Jug with an eagle surmounting the handle having a lovely

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Pottery

Materials

Pottery

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

1900s Antique Sterling Sterling Silver Milk/Water Jug
1900s Antique Sterling Sterling Silver Milk/Water Jug

1900s Antique Sterling Sterling Silver Milk/Water Jug

By John Henry Rawlings

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive large antique George V sterling silver milk/water jug; part of

Category

Vintage 1910s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Cream and Milk Jug
Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Cream and Milk Jug

Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Cream and Milk Jug

By Atkin Brothers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

milk jug; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional and rare antique Victorian

Category

Antique 1890s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Milk or coffee container. Gainsborough for British airways
Milk or coffee container. Gainsborough for British airways

Milk or coffee container. Gainsborough for British airways

Located in Lugo, IT

Milk or coffee container. Gainsborough for British airways Good condition Another available Thanks

Category

Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Postmodern Milk Creamer Jug from Galzone, Denmark, 2000
Postmodern Milk Creamer Jug from Galzone, Denmark, 2000

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

Category

20th Century Danish Post-Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

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

Coffee and Milk Can by Hagenauer

$711Sale 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

Vintage 15 Milk, Wine, Bottle Carrier
Vintage 15 Milk, Wine, Bottle Carrier

Vintage 15 Milk, Wine, Bottle Carrier

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage 15 slot metal milk/wine bottle carrier from Belgium with a twine handle. Vintage condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Folk Art Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

WMF Milk Jug and Sugar Bowl
WMF Milk Jug and Sugar Bowl

WMF Milk Jug and Sugar Bowl

$390Sale Price|55% Off

WMF Milk Jug and Sugar Bowl

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Vienna, AT

WMF milk jug and sugar bowl from about 1920's. shipping costs to US 80 Euros

Category

Vintage 1920s Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass Milk Jug
Antique Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass Milk Jug

Antique Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass Milk Jug

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large antique Arts & Crafts copper and brass milk jug An unusual large antique Arts & Crafts

Category

Vintage 1910s European Pitchers

Materials

Copper

19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Milk Jug, 1847s
19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Milk Jug, 1847s

19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Milk Jug, 1847s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very nice 20th porcelain milk jug made by the French and famous manufacture of Sevres. We can see

Category

Antique 1840s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Silver milk jug with four cut-out support legs
Silver milk jug with four cut-out support legs

Silver milk jug with four cut-out support legs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver milk jug with four cut-out support feet and a bulb-shaped knob on the lid

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Rosenthal Versace “Barocco” Creamer / Milk Jug with Gold Accents
Rosenthal Versace “Barocco” Creamer / Milk Jug with Gold Accents

Rosenthal Versace “Barocco” Creamer / Milk Jug with Gold Accents

By Paul Wunderlich, Rosenthal, Versace

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This luxurious Rosenthal Versace “Barocco” creamer (milk jug) showcases the unmistakable opulence

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Decorative Milk Tins & Measurers
19th Century Decorative Milk Tins & Measurers

19th Century Decorative Milk Tins & Measurers

Located in New York, NY

Hand-picked by buyers at Ann Morris Inc.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Serving Pieces

Materials

Tin

Antique Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass Milk Jug
Antique Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass Milk Jug

Antique Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass Milk Jug

Located in Suffolk, GB

An unusual antique Arts & Crafts copper and brass milk jug having an attractive unusual shaped

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pitchers

Materials

Brass

Antique Enameled Opaline Glass Centerpiece Bowl and Plate, 19th Century
Antique Enameled Opaline Glass Centerpiece Bowl and Plate, 19th Century

Antique Enameled Opaline Glass Centerpiece Bowl and Plate, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

, is crafted from milky white opaline glass and dates to circa 1850. Made by Bohemian glassmakers of

Category

Antique 19th Century Glass

Materials

Opaline Glass, Milk Glass

Mid-Century Porcelain Creamer Milk Jug, Europe, 1960s
Mid-Century Porcelain Creamer Milk Jug, Europe, 1960s

Mid-Century Porcelain Creamer Milk Jug, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A lovely Mid-Century Modern white porcelain pot from the 1960s. Original vintage good condition. Only one unique piece.

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Tea Sets

Materials

Glass

Milk or coffee container. British airways Metallia
Milk or coffee container. British airways Metallia

Milk or coffee container. British airways Metallia

Located in Lugo, IT

Milk or coffee container. British airways Metallia Good condition Thanks

Category

Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Milk or coffee container. British airways Metallia
Milk or coffee container. British airways Metallia

Milk or coffee container. British airways Metallia

Located in Lugo, IT

Milk or coffee container. British airways Metallia Good condition Another available Thanks

Category

Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Antique English Caughley Porcelain Milk Pitcher or Jug
Antique English Caughley Porcelain Milk Pitcher or Jug

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

Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Staffordshire Creamware Cauliflower Milk Jug and Cover
18th Century Staffordshire Creamware Cauliflower Milk Jug and Cover

18th Century Staffordshire Creamware Cauliflower Milk Jug and Cover

By William Greatbatch

Located in Downingtown, PA

Elegant 18th-Century Staffordshire Creamware Cauliflower Milk Jug and Cover This exquisite Milk

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Georgian Pottery

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Antique French Sarreguemines Milk Jug, Early 1900s
Antique French Sarreguemines Milk Jug, Early 1900s

Antique French Sarreguemines Milk Jug, Early 1900s

Located in PARIS, FR

Discover the timeless charm of this antique milk jug, crafted in the early 1900s by the renowned

Category

20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Faience

Antique Russian Cloisonné Enamel and Silver Gilt Milk Jug
Antique Russian Cloisonné Enamel and Silver Gilt Milk Jug

Antique Russian Cloisonné Enamel and Silver Gilt Milk Jug

Located in Braintree, GB

Antique Russian Cloisonné Enamel and Silver Gilt Milk Jug. Details: Maker: Unidentified (hallmarks

Category

Antique 1890s Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Jugenstill milk jug by Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, Austria 1920.
Jugenstill milk jug by Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, Austria 1920.

Jugenstill milk jug by Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, Austria 1920.

Located in Milan, IT

A Jugenstill milk jug with handle, made of dodecagon-shaped smooth silver-plated brass. Wiener

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Handmade Relief Moulding Porcelain Decorative Blackberries Design Milk Jug
Handmade Relief Moulding Porcelain Decorative Blackberries Design Milk Jug

Handmade Relief Moulding Porcelain Decorative Blackberries Design Milk Jug

By Alexander's Collection

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Handmade Relief Moulding Porcelain Decorative Blackberries Design Milk Jug The three-dimensional

Category

2010s Italian Romantic Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Elegant Rosenthal Pompadour Sugar Bowl and Milk Jug, 1940s
Elegant Rosenthal Pompadour Sugar Bowl and Milk Jug, 1940s

Elegant Rosenthal Pompadour Sugar Bowl and Milk Jug, 1940s

Located in PARIS, FR

This exquisite Rosenthal Pompadour milk jug and sugar bowl set is a timeless example of fine German

Category

20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Danild/Lyngby, "Picnic" milk jug in porcelain. 1960s/1970s.
Danild/Lyngby, "Picnic" milk jug in porcelain. 1960s/1970s.

Danild/Lyngby, "Picnic" milk jug in porcelain. 1960s/1970s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Danild/Lyngby, "Picnic" milk jug. 1960s/1970s. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: Height 16.0

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Coalport Porcelain Milk Jug – Admiral Nelson Pattern, Circa 1805
Georgian Coalport Porcelain Milk Jug – Admiral Nelson Pattern, Circa 1805

Georgian Coalport Porcelain Milk Jug – Admiral Nelson Pattern, Circa 1805

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

A fine and increasingly scarce Georgian Coalport porcelain milk jug, decorated in the celebrated

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large French Hand-Hammered Copper Milk Jug/Pitcher
Large French Hand-Hammered Copper Milk Jug/Pitcher

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

Villeroy & Boch Milk Jug Creamer Burgenland Decor Vintage, Germany
Villeroy & Boch Milk Jug Creamer Burgenland Decor Vintage, Germany

Villeroy & Boch Milk Jug Creamer Burgenland Decor Vintage, Germany

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Bastogne, BE

Vintage Villeroy & Boch milk/creamer jug in the blue and white Burgenland design. This is a

Category

Vintage 1970s German Romantic Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Silver milk jug with chiseled florals and claw-foot base
Silver milk jug with chiseled florals and claw-foot base

Silver milk jug with chiseled florals and claw-foot base

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver milk jug with chiseled floral motifs, with a knob on the hinged lid and resting

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Mid Century Ceramic Tea Milk Water Pot, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Ceramic Tea Milk Water Pot, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Ceramic Tea Milk Water Pot, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A lovely Mid-Century Modern beige ceramic pot from the 1960s. Original vintage very good condition. Only one unique piece. Signed "made in Poland. Tulowice"

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

19th Century Galvanised Metal Milk Churn with Iron Strapping
19th Century Galvanised Metal Milk Churn with Iron Strapping

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

Category

Antique 1890s Industrial Pitchers

Materials

Metal

Meissen Porcelain Milk Jug, Rococo Style, Hand-Painted, Circa 1760
Meissen Porcelain Milk Jug, Rococo Style, Hand-Painted, Circa 1760

Meissen Porcelain Milk Jug, Rococo Style, Hand-Painted, Circa 1760

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Basildon, GB

Meissen milk jug and cover, of baluster shape with wishbone handle and shell spout, painted with

Category

Antique 1760s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Category

20th Century German Post-Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 3 Old Staffordshire Graduating English Rose Milk Jugs
Set of 3 Old Staffordshire Graduating English Rose Milk Jugs

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

Category

Early 20th Century Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Cinderella Milk Jug, Porcelain Handmade in Italy, Handcrafted Design 2021
Cinderella Milk Jug, Porcelain Handmade in Italy, Handcrafted Design 2021

Cinderella Milk Jug, Porcelain Handmade in Italy, Handcrafted Design 2021

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

completely hand-crafted and painted with love and care. A set is consisting of a milk jug and its cover

Category

2010s Italian Belle Époque Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

D. Maria-style silver milk jug with palms, frieze & knobbed lid
D. Maria-style silver milk jug with palms, frieze & knobbed lid

D. Maria-style silver milk jug with palms, frieze & knobbed lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver milk jug with palms, frieze, base and knob on the hinged lid in the style of D

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Pitchers

Materials

Silver

D. Maria-style silver milk jug with smooth body & four feet
D. Maria-style silver milk jug with smooth body & four feet

D. Maria-style silver milk jug with smooth body & four feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver milk jug with a smooth body and a knob on the hinged lid and resting on four

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Silver milk jug with chiseled florals, missing handle, and knobbed lid
Silver milk jug with chiseled florals, missing handle, and knobbed lid

Silver milk jug with chiseled florals, missing handle, and knobbed lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver milk jug with chiseled floral motifs with lost handle and knob on the hinged

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Fluted silver milk jug with half-body design and knobbed lid
Fluted silver milk jug with half-body design and knobbed lid

Fluted silver milk jug with half-body design and knobbed lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Half-body fluted silver milk jug with a knob on the lid and relief on the base. Metal

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Silver milk jug with plant engravings, monogram card, and knobbed lid
Silver milk jug with plant engravings, monogram card, and knobbed lid

Silver milk jug with plant engravings, monogram card, and knobbed lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver milk jug with engraved plant motifs surrounding a monogram card and a knob on

Category

Antique 19th Century European Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Silver milk jug with embossed lost handle and acorn-shaped knob
Silver milk jug with embossed lost handle and acorn-shaped knob

Silver milk jug with embossed lost handle and acorn-shaped knob

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver milk jug with embossed lost handle, frieze on the surround and knob on the

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Pitchers

Materials

Silver

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

Rare Large Milk-White Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand 1950s
Rare Large Milk-White Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand 1950s

Rare Large Milk-White Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand 1950s

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Farsta, SE

Rare Large Milk-White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s The vase is marked as 1st

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Mid-Century Modern Danish Space Age Milk Jug from Rosti, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Danish Space Age Milk Jug from Rosti, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Danish Space Age Milk Jug from Rosti, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Space Age Milk Jug from Rosti, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed

Category

20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Plastic

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Milk Jugs and Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of milk jugs and glasses available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct milk jugs and glasses — often made from glass, metal and ceramic — can elevate any home. Find 543 antique and vintage milk jugs and glasses at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 22 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Milk jugs and glasses have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Milk jugs and glasses are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Victorian and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made milk jugs and glasses over the years, but those made by Venini, Meissen Porcelain and Reed & Barton are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Milk Jugs and Glasses?

Prices for milk jugs and glasses start at $24 and top out at $225,000 with the average selling for $1,232.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Milk Jugs and Glasses
  • 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 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 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.