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Minton Jug

Minton Majolica Blackberry Jug
Minton Majolica Blackberry Jug

Minton Majolica Blackberry Jug

$1,670

H 12 in W 7.9 in D 6.7 in

Minton Majolica Blackberry Jug

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features a blackberry bush bearing fruit. Barrel effect ground

Category

Antique 1850s Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher
Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher

Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher

$2,001

H 8.8 in W 7.1 in D 4.7 in

Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features flowering lilies and lily pads. Colouration: green, dark

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Large Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher
Large Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher

Large Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher

$1,940

H 8.8 in W 7.1 in D 4.7 in

Large Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features flowering lilies and lily pads. Colouration: green

Category

Antique 1870s English Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Anglo-Japanese Majolica Jug by Minton
Anglo-Japanese Majolica Jug by Minton

Anglo-Japanese Majolica Jug by Minton

$491

H 9.5 in W 4.5 in D 6.5 in

Anglo-Japanese Majolica Jug by Minton

By Minton

Located in London, GB

Minton, an Anglo-Japanese Majolica jug, modelled with lily pads and flowers, on a Japanese wave

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pottery

Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/pitcher
Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/pitcher

Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/pitcher

$922

H 4.9 in W 5.2 in D 3.7 in

Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/pitcher

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns to the sides and a snail to the

Category

Antique 1860s Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Large Victorian Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher
Large Victorian Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher

Large Victorian Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher

$1,919

H 8.8 in W 7.1 in D 4.7 in

Large Victorian Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features flowering lilies and lily pads. Colouration: green

Category

Antique 1860s Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Wheat And Leaves Jug Pitcher
Minton Majolica Wheat And Leaves Jug Pitcher

Minton Majolica Wheat And Leaves Jug Pitcher

$1,600

H 9.4 in W 6.9 in D 4.9 in

Minton Majolica Wheat And Leaves Jug Pitcher

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features corn forming the handle. The sides in the form of banana

Category

Antique 1850s Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Cream Jug with Snail Handle
Minton Majolica Cream Jug with Snail Handle

Minton Majolica Cream Jug with Snail Handle

$1,263

H 2.7 in W 5.1 in D 2.8 in

Minton Majolica Cream Jug with Snail Handle

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica creamer which features a blossoming branch, snail shell on handle and feet. Cobalt

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Victorian Minton Majolica Oak Jug/Pitcher with Snail Handle
Victorian Minton Majolica Oak Jug/Pitcher with Snail Handle

Victorian Minton Majolica Oak Jug/Pitcher with Snail Handle

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns to the sides and a snail to the

Category

Antique 1860s English Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Antique English Minton Majolica Pottery Blue Pottery Beer Jug Pitcher 1870
Antique English Minton Majolica Pottery Blue Pottery Beer Jug Pitcher 1870

Antique English Minton Majolica Pottery Blue Pottery Beer Jug Pitcher 1870

By Minton

Located in Portland, OR

Antique English Minton majolica jug/pitcher, circa 1870. A very handsome majolica jug, with a

Category

Antique 1870s English High Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

Minton Towered Jug w/ Pewter Lid & Medieval Dancers, English, date code 1876.
Minton Towered Jug w/ Pewter Lid & Medieval Dancers, English, date code 1876.

Minton Towered Jug w/ Pewter Lid & Medieval Dancers, English, date code 1876.

By Minton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Minton Towered Jug w/ Pewter Lid & Medieval Dancers, English, date code 1876. For over 28 years

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

A Minton Majolica Ale Jug with Five Revelers in Medieval Dress, dated 1862
A Minton Majolica Ale Jug with Five Revelers in Medieval Dress, dated 1862

A Minton Majolica Ale Jug with Five Revelers in Medieval Dress, dated 1862

By Minton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

An Early Minton Majolica 'Tavern' Ale Jug, formed as a tapering medieval flagon, the figures molded

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Nut, Leaf & Vine Pitchers, a Pair
English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Nut, Leaf & Vine Pitchers, a Pair

English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Nut, Leaf & Vine Pitchers, a Pair

By Minton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

size of what would have been a set of three graduated pitchers attributed to Minton. The smaller jug is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Majolica Art Pottery Pewter Mounted Jester Jug, 1870
Majolica Art Pottery Pewter Mounted Jester Jug, 1870

Majolica Art Pottery Pewter Mounted Jester Jug, 1870

By Minton

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An antique Victorian majolica pewter mounted lidded pottery jester jug by renowned makers Minton

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Henry Stacy Marks Minton Aesthetic Movement Pottery Beer Jug
Henry Stacy Marks Minton Aesthetic Movement Pottery Beer Jug

Henry Stacy Marks Minton Aesthetic Movement Pottery Beer Jug

By Henry Stacy Marks

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Henry Stacy Marks Minton Aesthetic Movement Pottery Beer Jug A fine Minton Aesthetic Movement

Category

Antique 1880s British Aesthetic Movement Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

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Aesthetic Movement Minton Pitcher or Jug
Aesthetic Movement Minton Pitcher or Jug

Aesthetic Movement Minton Pitcher or Jug

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H 10.5 in W 8 in D 7.5 in

Aesthetic Movement Minton Pitcher or Jug

By Minton

Located in Sheffield, MA

An Aesthetic Movement Minton pitcher or jug decorated with transferware geometric shapes in red

Category

Early 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Minton Secessionist No.6 Jug
Minton Secessionist No.6 Jug

Minton Secessionist No.6 Jug

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H 12.2 in Dm 8.7 in

Minton Secessionist No.6 Jug

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton secessionist no.6 pitcher. Decorated with gray tube lining on ochre ground. Cream interior

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Minton Antique Majolica Pottery Pineapple Jug, 1873
Minton Antique Majolica Pottery Pineapple Jug, 1873

Minton Antique Majolica Pottery Pineapple Jug, 1873

By Minton

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine antique Minton majolica pottery jug modeled as a pineapple. The body forms a pineapple

Category

Antique 1870s British Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Minton Majolica Cream Jug with Snail Handle
Minton Majolica Cream Jug with Snail Handle

Minton Majolica Cream Jug with Snail Handle

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H 2.7 in W 5.1 in D 2.9 in

Minton Majolica Cream Jug with Snail Handle

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica creamer which features a blossoming branch, snail shell on handle and feet

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Pottery Ale Jug Decorated with Hops
Minton Majolica Pottery Ale Jug Decorated with Hops

Minton Majolica Pottery Ale Jug Decorated with Hops

By Minton

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine early and unusual Minton majolica art pottery ale jug decorated with relief fruiting designs

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

Minton Majolica Oak Jug/Pitcher with Snail Handle
Minton Majolica Oak Jug/Pitcher with Snail Handle

Minton Majolica Oak Jug/Pitcher with Snail Handle

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns to the sides and a snail to the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Victorian Minton Majolica Lily Pad and Flower Jug/Pitcher
Victorian Minton Majolica Lily Pad and Flower Jug/Pitcher

Victorian Minton Majolica Lily Pad and Flower Jug/Pitcher

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features flowering lilies and lily pads. Colouration: green

Category

Antique 1860s Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Large Minton Secessionist No.14 Jug and Wash Bowl
Large Minton Secessionist No.14 Jug and Wash Bowl

Large Minton Secessionist No.14 Jug and Wash Bowl

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Secessionist No.14 jug and wash bowl. Decorated in shades of brown, green and white. Grey

Category

Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Pitchers

Large Minton Secessionist No.35 Jug and Wash Bowl
Large Minton Secessionist No.35 Jug and Wash Bowl

Large Minton Secessionist No.35 Jug and Wash Bowl

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton secessionist No.35 jug and wash bowl. Decorated in shades of green and brown with green tube

Category

Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Large Minton Secessionist No.19 Jug and Wash Bowl
Large Minton Secessionist No.19 Jug and Wash Bowl

Large Minton Secessionist No.19 Jug and Wash Bowl

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Secessionist No.19 jug and wash bowl. Decorated in shades of blue and yellow with grey tube

Category

Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Art Nouveau Minton Secessionist Wash Jug with Bowl No.8
Art Nouveau Minton Secessionist Wash Jug with Bowl No.8

Art Nouveau Minton Secessionist Wash Jug with Bowl No.8

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Secessionist No.8 jug and wash bowl. Decorated in shades of blue, orange and green. Grey

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

A Minton Majolica Cobalt-Ground Jug with Bird, Ivy, Berries, Dated 1865
A Minton Majolica Cobalt-Ground Jug with Bird, Ivy, Berries, Dated 1865

A Minton Majolica Cobalt-Ground Jug with Bird, Ivy, Berries, Dated 1865

By Minton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

A Minton Majolica Jug of baluster form with all-over relief molded ivy vines and berries, a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Mermaid and Cherub Wine Pitcher
Minton Majolica Mermaid and Cherub Wine Pitcher

Minton Majolica Mermaid and Cherub Wine Pitcher

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features a handle in the form of a mermaid with entwined tail, a

Category

Antique 1860s English Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Large Minton Secessionist No.36 Jug
Large Minton Secessionist No.36 Jug

Large Minton Secessionist No.36 Jug

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H 14.2 in W 8.7 in D 7.5 in

Large Minton Secessionist No.36 Jug

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Secessionist No.36 jug. Decorated in shades of green, blue and orange with dark green tube

Category

Antique Early 1900s Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Large Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher
Large Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher

Large Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher

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H 8.1 in W 6.3 in D 4.7 in

Large Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features flowering lilies and lily pads. Colouration: green, dark

Category

Antique 1870s Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Oak Jug/Pitcher with Snail Handle
Minton Majolica Oak Jug/Pitcher with Snail Handle

Minton Majolica Oak Jug/Pitcher with Snail Handle

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns to the sides and a snail to the

Category

Antique 1850s Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

English Minton Fine Porcelain Exotic Bird Cream Jug Pitcher
English Minton Fine Porcelain Exotic Bird Cream Jug Pitcher

English Minton Fine Porcelain Exotic Bird Cream Jug Pitcher

Located in Nottingham, GB

English Minton Fine Porcelain Exotic Bird Cream Jug Pitcher Good condition From a private

Category

Antique 19th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Holdcroft Majolica Game Jug Pitcher with Greyhound Handle, English, ca. 1875
Holdcroft Majolica Game Jug Pitcher with Greyhound Handle, English, ca. 1875

Holdcroft Majolica Game Jug Pitcher with Greyhound Handle, English, ca. 1875

By Thomas Minton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Fabulous example of Majolica large Pitcher in wonderful vibrant lavender, green and blue interior with greyhound handle and wild game. In pristine condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian Minton Jug, circa 1870
Victorian Minton Jug, circa 1870

Victorian Minton Jug, circa 1870

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H 11.03 in Dm 12.21 in

Victorian Minton Jug, circa 1870

By Thomas Minton

Located in Aci Castello, IT

An Aesthetic Movement Minton pitcher decorated with blue and gold oriental flowers on a white

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Minton Majolica Cellini Ewer Jug
Minton Majolica Cellini Ewer Jug

Minton Majolica Cellini Ewer Jug

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H 13.4 in W 4.7 in D 4.3 in

Minton Majolica Cellini Ewer Jug

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica ewer with a mythological theme which features putti, birds and vine fruits. The

Category

Antique 1850s Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Oak Jug or Pitcher
Minton Majolica Oak Jug or Pitcher

Minton Majolica Oak Jug or Pitcher

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H 7.29 in W 8.27 in D 5.52 in

Minton Majolica Oak Jug or Pitcher

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug or pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns. Coloration: Brown, green

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Pitchers

Minton Majolica Lily Leaves Jug/Pitcher
Minton Majolica Lily Leaves Jug/Pitcher

Minton Majolica Lily Leaves Jug/Pitcher

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H 9.4 in W 6.7 in D 5.4 in

Minton Majolica Lily Leaves Jug/Pitcher

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features overlapping leaves and a stem-like handle. Colouration

Category

Antique 1860s Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Tavern Scene Jug or Pitcher
Minton Majolica Tavern Scene Jug or Pitcher

Minton Majolica Tavern Scene Jug or Pitcher

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H 10.2 in W 7.1 in D 6.1 in

Minton Majolica Tavern Scene Jug or Pitcher

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug or pitcher which features drinking and dancing figures. Coloration: cobalt blue

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/Pitcher
Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/Pitcher

Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/Pitcher

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H 6.3 in W 7.1 in D 5.1 in

Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/Pitcher

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns and a snail molded on the handle

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Large Minton Majolica Oak Jug or Pitcher
Large Minton Majolica Oak Jug or Pitcher

Large Minton Majolica Oak Jug or Pitcher

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H 7.5 in W 8.3 in D 5.7 in

Large Minton Majolica Oak Jug or Pitcher

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug or pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns to the sides and a snail to the

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Oak Jug/Pitcher with Snail Handle
Minton Majolica Oak Jug/Pitcher with Snail Handle

Minton Majolica Oak Jug/Pitcher with Snail Handle

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns to the sides and a snail to the

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Oak Jug / Pitcher with Snail Handle
Minton Majolica Oak Jug / Pitcher with Snail Handle

Minton Majolica Oak Jug / Pitcher with Snail Handle

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug / pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns to the sides and a snail to the

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Pineapple Jug pitcher, English, ca. 1853
Minton Majolica Pineapple Jug pitcher, English, ca. 1853

Minton Majolica Pineapple Jug pitcher, English, ca. 1853

By Thomas Minton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Minton majolica pineapple jug pitcher, impressed pattern number '538' English, Minton date cypher

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/Pitcher with Oak Leaves
Victorian Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/Pitcher with Oak Leaves

Victorian Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/Pitcher with Oak Leaves

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns and a snail molded on the handle

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

1880 Minton Porcelain Pitcher with Feather Motif
1880 Minton Porcelain Pitcher with Feather Motif

1880 Minton Porcelain Pitcher with Feather Motif

By Minton

Located in Vienna, AT

manufacturer Minton ca. 1880. The whole jug is covered in feather motives painted in vibrant colours Its lip

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Victorian Minton Majolica Mermaid and Cherub Wine Pitcher
Victorian Minton Majolica Mermaid and Cherub Wine Pitcher

Victorian Minton Majolica Mermaid and Cherub Wine Pitcher

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features a handle in the form of a mermaid with entwined tail, a

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Pair Small Minton Majolica Pitchers With Mask Spouts
Pair Small Minton Majolica Pitchers With Mask Spouts

Pair Small Minton Majolica Pitchers With Mask Spouts

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Pair of Minton majolica jug or pitchers which feature shells arranged in quatrefoil shapes

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Small Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher
Small Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher

Small Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher

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H 6.3 in W 5.1 in D 3.5 in

Small Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features flowering lilies and lily pads. Colouration: green, dark

Category

Antique 1870s Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Porcelain Ewer, Painted with a Child on a Blue and Gilt Ground
Minton Porcelain Ewer, Painted with a Child on a Blue and Gilt Ground

Minton Porcelain Ewer, Painted with a Child on a Blue and Gilt Ground

By Minton

Located in Montreal, QC

This is surely among Minton's best work this elegant jug is in cobalt blue, sumptuously gilt with

Category

Antique 1890s English Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Small Minton Majolica Oak Jug/Pitcher with Snail Handle
Small Minton Majolica Oak Jug/Pitcher with Snail Handle

Small Minton Majolica Oak Jug/Pitcher with Snail Handle

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns to the sides and a snail to the

Category

Antique 1850s Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Minton Majolica Pineapple Pitcher c. 1870's
Minton Majolica Pineapple Pitcher c. 1870's

Minton Majolica Pineapple Pitcher c. 1870's

By Minton

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is Minton majolica jug (as called in England). The markings are on the bottom. Item # ms

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

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Minton Jug For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the minton jug you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, earthenware and majolica, every minton jug was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer minton jug, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A minton jug made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one minton jug that is appealing in its simplicity, but Minton and Thomas Minton produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Minton Jug?

Prices for a minton jug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $272 and can go as high as $1,752, while the average can fetch as much as $963.

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.