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.

What is antique mercury glass?

Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.

What are some famous antique glass companies?

There are many famous antique glass companies. Some examples include Baccarat, Barovier, Christofle, Emile Galle, Lalique, La Rochere, Mappin & Webb, Muller Frères and Moser. To be considered antique, glassware must be at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique glass.

How much is antique stained glass worth?

An antique piece of stained glass could range in price from $2,000 to $100,000 depending on the style, its condition and much more. It is used in making decorative windows and other objects through which light passes. Find a collection of vintage antique stained glass on 1stDibs.

Antique Glass Milk

Swedish Yellow, Handblown, Gustavian, 18th Century Glass Milk Bowl, circa 1780

$1,950

Swedish Yellow, Handblown, Gustavian, 18th Century Glass Milk Bowl, circa 1780

Located in New York, NY

Swedish yellow 18th century Gustavian handblown glass milk bowl with pouring spout, circa 1780, origin: Sweden.

Category

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Blown Glass

19th Century Cranberry Glass Milk or Cream Jug Wrythen Moulded, English Ca 1870

$207Sale Price|48% Off

19th Century Cranberry Glass Milk or Cream Jug Wrythen Moulded, English Ca 1870

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good wrythen (spiral) moulded cranberry glass milk or cream jug, which we date to the mid-late 19th century of Victorian England, circa 1870.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Glass

Antique Victorian Coin Dot Crystal Glass & Milk Glass Lantern Table Lamp

$425

Antique Victorian Coin Dot Crystal Glass & Milk Glass Lantern Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Coin Dot Crystal Glass & Milk Glass Lantern Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Glass Milk Bottles w/Tin Carrier

$1,400 / set

Early 20th Century Glass Milk Bottles w/Tin Carrier

Located in New York, NY

Hand-picked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc. Crate includes eight bottles 3'' in diameter and 6.5'' tall One bottle is damaged

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Glass

Victorian Cranberry Glass Cream Jug Wrythen Moulded detail, English circa 1870

$186Sale Price|53% Off

Victorian Cranberry Glass Cream Jug Wrythen Moulded detail, English circa 1870

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good wrythen (spiral) moulded cranberry glass milk or cream jug, which we date to the mid-late 19th century of Victorian England, circa 1870.

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Glass

Fabulous Signed Armorial Glass Vase by Hugo Max for Steinschönau Glass school

$2,319

Fabulous Signed Armorial Glass Vase by Hugo Max for Steinschönau Glass school

By Fachschule Steinschönau, Hugo Max

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Signed Steinschönau armorial glass, milk glass effect vase with finely enamelled floral décor, depicting the arms of the local regional capital Decin -an important town in then Bohem...

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1910s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Art Glass

Bohemian Milk Glass Tankard, circa 1800

$2,250

Bohemian Milk Glass Tankard, circa 1800

Located in New York, NY

Enameled with a scene of riflemen aiming at two figures, within a landscape setting. Applied with strap handle.

Category

Early 1800s Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Milk Glass

Small Bohemian Milk Glass Tankard, circa 1800

$950

Small Bohemian Milk Glass Tankard, circa 1800

Located in New York, NY

Finely enameled with leaning against a column conversing with two maidens. With applied handle.

Category

Early 1800s Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Milk Glass

French Aqua Milk Glass two-handled Cup Circa 1890

$380

French Aqua Milk Glass two-handled Cup Circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

French Aqua Milk Glass two-handled Cup Circa 1890.

Category

1890s Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Metal

Two Figural Milk-Glass Tureens

$800

Two Figural Milk-Glass Tureens

Located in Huntington, NY

Two Figural Milk-Glass Tureens Atterbury & Company (Atterbury Glass Company) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (1860-1902) This glass manufacturing firm began as Hale, Atterbury & Company in...

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Milk Glass

Antique Lidded Continental Enamel Painted Milk Glass (Milchglas) Beer Stein

$1,250

Antique Lidded Continental Enamel Painted Milk Glass (Milchglas) Beer Stein

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique glass beer stein. Consisting of a handled stein with a lid decorated throughout with hand painted enamel floral motifs and green lines. The lid has a finial decorate...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Enamel

Early 1900st Tanslucent Milk Glass Box, Handcrafted with Original Brass Mounts

$1,298

Early 1900st Tanslucent Milk Glass Box, Handcrafted with Original Brass Mounts

Located in Lisse, NL

All handcrafted glass box, made in France. A beautiful and quietly confident milk glass box, early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Brass

MacLaren’s Imperial Milk Glass Cheese Jar & Sterling Silver Server Set

$345

MacLaren’s Imperial Milk Glass Cheese Jar & Sterling Silver Server Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A scarce serving set made up of a MacLaren’s Imperial Milk Glass cheese jar set into a Sterling silver holder with a lid and serving spoon, circa 1900-1920.

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian International Style Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Sterling Silver

13-Piece American Victorian Milk Glass Punch Bowl Set

$1,800 / set

13-Piece American Victorian Milk Glass Punch Bowl Set

Located in Queens, NY

13-Piece American Victorian milk glass punch bowl set with floral and grape design (1 large bowl, 12 cups) (PRICED AS SET)

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Glass

Antique Large French Gilded Opaline Milk Glass Bowl Centerpiece, 19th Century

$5,016

Antique Large French Gilded Opaline Milk Glass Bowl Centerpiece, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

This exceptional and rare French centerpiece bowl set, complete with a cover and matching plate, is an exquisite example of the finest 19th-century French craftsmanship. Made from mi...

Category

19th Century Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Enamel

Pairpoint Stained Glass Table Lamp, Seascape Vienna Shade, Planter Base, 1910

$11,800

Pairpoint Stained Glass Table Lamp, Seascape Vienna Shade, Planter Base, 1910

By Pairpoint Glassworks

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Obverse-and reverse-painted acid-etched glass, milk glass, patinated metal 14 height × 16 diameter stamped manufacturer's mark to shade 'The Pairpoint Corp'n'.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Antique Bohemian Moser Opaline Milk Glass Punch Bowl Set, 19th Century

$20,656

Antique Bohemian Moser Opaline Milk Glass Punch Bowl Set, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

An exceptional rare serving punch bowl set with 8 cups and large spoon in excellent condition two-tone opaline glass, the bowl in milky white opaline glass with blue handles and top...

Category

19th Century Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Art Glass, Opaline Glass

19th C Mochaware Milk Pitcher

$1,895

19th C Mochaware Milk Pitcher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th C Mochaware milk pitcher. Very Rare pitcher.

Category

19th Century American Colonial Revival Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Pottery

Fluted silver milk jug with wooden handle

$769Sale Price|65% Off

Fluted silver milk jug with wooden handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Fluted silver milk jug with wooden handle. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 429.23 grams. Dimensions: 19.5x5.9cm. Content: 833/1000. As...

Category

19th Century European Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Silver

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

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Pottery

Unusual Antique Black Basalt Pottery Milk Jug

$266

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 glazed finish. Great condition.

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Pottery

1900s Antique Sterling Sterling Silver Milk/Water Jug

$3,352

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 our dining silverware collection This exceptional antique silver jug has a plain b...

Category

1910s British Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Cream and Milk Jug

$2,182

Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Cream and Milk Jug

By Atkin Brothers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver combination cream and milk jug; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional and rare...

Category

1890s English Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 15 Milk, Wine, Bottle Carrier

$550

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 Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Metal

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

1920s Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass Milk Jug

$855

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 copper and brass milk jug having an attractive unusual shaped handle and beautifully d...

Category

1910s European Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Copper

19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Milk Jug, 1847s

$616Sale Price|20% Off

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 three stamp at the back : the stamp of sevres 1040, the red stamp of the pavillon de...

Category

1840s French Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Decorative Milk Tins & Measurers

$2,550 / set

19th Century Decorative Milk Tins & Measurers

Located in New York, NY

Hand-picked by buyers at Ann Morris Inc.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Tin

Silver milk jug with four cut-out support legs

$2,391Sale Price|52% Off

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. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 498.74 grams. Dimensions...

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Silver

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

$4,544

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

Located in Rostock, MV

This exceptional two-piece serving set, consisting of a tazza bowl and its matching plate or saucer, is crafted from milky white opaline glass and dates to circa 1850. Made by Bohemi...

Category

19th Century Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Opaline Glass, Milk Glass

Antique Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass Milk Jug

$814

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 handle and beautifully designed and handcrafted body with a band of brass expertly moul...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Brass

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 Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Staffordshire Creamware Cauliflower Milk Jug and Cover

$2,250

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 Jug and Cover is a superior example of Cauliflower Ware, a distinctive and highly col...

Category

Mid-18th Century Georgian Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Antique Russian Cloisonné Enamel and Silver Gilt Milk Jug

$4,036

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 partially worn) Assayer: Lev Fridrikovitch Oleks Year: 1896 Material: Silver gilt w...

Category

1890s Russian Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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

$3,541

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 Werkstätte, Vienna, Austria circa 1920.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Silver

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

$574

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 Admiral Nelson pattern and dating to circa 1805. Pieces of this type, combining histo...

Category

Early 19th Century British George III Antique Glass Milk

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

Early 1900s French Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Copper

Silver milk jug with chiseled florals and claw-foot base

$3,325Sale Price|30% Off

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 on three claw-shaped feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. ...

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Silver

19th Century Galvanised Metal Milk Churn with Iron Strapping

$287

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

1890s Industrial Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Metal

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

$3,420

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 two park scene's beneath osier neck and cover, floral top, c.1760, height 16cm, under...

Category

1760s German Rococo Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 3 Old Staffordshire Graduating English Rose Milk Jugs

$965 / set

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 Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Porcelain

English Milk Glass Lamps

$5,400 / set

English Milk Glass Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920's English milk glass table lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 25" Height to shade rest: 35" Diameter: 7"

Category

1920s English Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Bronze

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

$2,800Sale Price|30% Off

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. Maria. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight: 401.48 gram...

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Silver

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

$2,975Sale Price|30% Off

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 raised feet in the style of D. Maria. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbo...

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Silver

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

$1,281Sale Price|65% Off

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 lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 377.99 grams. Dim...

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Silver

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

$2,975Sale Price|30% Off

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: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 448.51 grams. Dimensions: ...

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Silver

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

$1,025Sale Price|65% Off

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 the hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 3...

Category

19th Century European Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Silver

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

$2,975Sale Price|30% Off

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 hinged lid in the shape of an acorn. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Co...

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Silver

Silver milk jug with pearly trim and knob on the hinged lid

$1,367Sale Price|65% Off

Silver milk jug with pearly trim and knob on the hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver milk jug with pearly friezes and knob on the hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 392.41 grams. Dimensions: 15x8cm. Content:...

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Silver

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 Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Silver milk jug with floral motifs, engraved birds, and flower-shaped knob

$2,032Sale Price|52% Off

Silver milk jug with floral motifs, engraved birds, and flower-shaped knob

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver milk jug with engraved floral motifs and birds, hinged lid with flower-shaped knob. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 423.89 grams. D...

Category

19th Century European Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Silver

Pot-shaped silver milk jug with relief and monogram card, stuffed handle

$875Sale Price|30% Off

Pot-shaped silver milk jug with relief and monogram card, stuffed handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Large silver milk jug with reliefs surrounding a monogram card and a stuffed handle. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II. Title: Weight: 153.14 grams. Di...

Category

19th Century European Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Silver

Silver milk jug with knobbed lid and pearly friezes on circular base

$3,675Sale Price|30% Off

Silver milk jug with knobbed lid and pearly friezes on circular base

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver milk jug with a knob on the hinged lid and pearly friezes on the circular base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 531.51v grams. Dime...

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Silver

Fluted silver milk jug with coat of arms, knobbed lid, and trim

$2,625Sale Price|30% Off

Fluted silver milk jug with coat of arms, knobbed lid, and trim

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Fluted silver milk jug with engraved coat of arms, knob on the lid and surrounding strips. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 383.57 grams. D...

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Silver

Silver milk jug with embossed florals, rim friezes, and acanthus-leaf handle

$1,367Sale Price|65% Off

Silver milk jug with embossed florals, rim friezes, and acanthus-leaf handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver milk jug with embossed floral motifs, friezes on the rim, missing handle with acanthus leaf application and flower-shaped knob on the lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: ...

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Silver

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 Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Gilt Scalloped Creamer/Milk Jug with Floral Decoration

$695

Antique Meissen Porcelain Gilt Scalloped Creamer/Milk Jug with Floral Decoration

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique porcelain milk jug or creamer. By Meissen. Decorated with blue underglaze flowers with gilt stems and twigs on a white ground. The interior rim with a gilt wave-lik...

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Glass Milk

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Glass Milk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique glass milk available at 1stDibs. Each antique glass milk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and milk glass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique glass milk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique glass milk bearing Industrial, Art Deco or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique glass milk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Peter Behrens, Siemens and Benjamin produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Glass Milk?

Prices for an antique glass milk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $68 and can go as high as $28,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,398.

Questions About Antique Glass Milk

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?
1 Answer
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?
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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?
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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.
What is antique mercury glass?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.
What are some famous antique glass companies?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
There are many famous antique glass companies. Some examples include Baccarat, Barovier, Christofle, Emile Galle, Lalique, La Rochere, Mappin & Webb, Muller Frères and Moser. To be considered antique, glassware must be at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique glass.
How much is antique stained glass worth?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
An antique piece of stained glass could range in price from $2,000 to $100,000 depending on the style, its condition and much more. It is used in making decorative windows and other objects through which light passes. Find a collection of vintage antique stained glass on 1stDibs.