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Circa 1900, Silver Overlay Pitcher
Circa 1900, Silver Overlay Pitcher

Circa 1900, Silver Overlay Pitcher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, American Circa 1900. 9.50 in. high X 5.50 in. diameter

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Early 20th Century American Pitchers

American Brilliant Period Sterling Collar Pitcher Large, circa 1900
American Brilliant Period Sterling Collar Pitcher Large, circa 1900

American Brilliant Period Sterling Collar Pitcher Large, circa 1900

Located in Redding, CA

This large pitcher in the beautiful combination of brilliant period cut-glass and sterling silver

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Antique Early 1900s American Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver 780/00 Pitcher Made in Hanau circa 1900, Handmade, Neo Baroque
Silver 780/00 Pitcher Made in Hanau circa 1900, Handmade, Neo Baroque

Silver 780/00 Pitcher Made in Hanau circa 1900, Handmade, Neo Baroque

Located in Heerlen, NL

A silver Baroque pitcher, Silver content 780/000 (12.5 Lötig) Fully hand-hammered motifs of floral

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Antique Late 19th Century German Baroque Revival Pitchers and Decanters

Materials

Silver

WMF Pewter Topped Claret Jug, circa 1900
WMF Pewter Topped Claret Jug, circa 1900

WMF Pewter Topped Claret Jug, circa 1900

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

pewter handle and top which has a flip-up lid, circa 1900. Free worldwide delivery. Measurements

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Antique Early 1900s European Pitchers

Materials

Pewter

Large German Pewter Coffee Pot, circa 1900
Large German Pewter Coffee Pot, circa 1900

Large German Pewter Coffee Pot, circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

and see them first! Large German pewter coffee pot, circa 1900 with original wooden handle. The

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Antique Early 1900s German Pitchers

Materials

Pewter

Martin Brother's Miniature Jug, circa 1900
Martin Brother's Miniature Jug, circa 1900

Martin Brother's Miniature Jug, circa 1900

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

, 6cm wide Circa 1900 Complimentary Insured Postage 14 Day Money Back Guarantee BADA Member

Category

20th Century Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Three Joseph Sankey & Son Copper Crocodile Jugs, circa 1900
Set of Three Joseph Sankey & Son Copper Crocodile Jugs, circa 1900

Set of Three Joseph Sankey & Son Copper Crocodile Jugs, circa 1900

By Joseph Sankey & Sons

Located in Heathfield, East Sussex

A wonderful graduated set of three Joseph Sankey & Sons copper jugs. Beautiful hammered Arts & Crafts crocodile skin effect outer. Nice to have a set and highly decorative. Stamped t...

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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Pitchers

Materials

Copper

Set of Three Joseph Sankey & Son Copper Crocodile Jugs, circa 1900
Set of Three Joseph Sankey & Son Copper Crocodile Jugs, circa 1900

Set of Three Joseph Sankey & Son Copper Crocodile Jugs, circa 1900

By Joseph Sankey & Sons

Located in Heathfield, East Sussex

A wonderful graduated set of three Joseph Sankey & Sons Copper Jugs. Beautiful hammered Arts & Crafts crocodile skin effect outer. Nice to have a set and highly decorative. Stamped t...

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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Pitchers

Materials

Copper

Pair of Tiffany & Co. Ewers or Urns, Sculpture with Cherubs, circa 1900
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Ewers or Urns, Sculpture with Cherubs, circa 1900

Pair of Tiffany & Co. Ewers or Urns, Sculpture with Cherubs, circa 1900

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large pair of Victorian classically inspired ewers having putti adornments and foliate embellishments. Stamped "Tiffany" original restored condition. Originally $ 6,500.00

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Early 20th Century American Pitchers

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

First Standard Silver Monumental French Pitcher and Bowl by Gustav Keller
First Standard Silver Monumental French Pitcher and Bowl by Gustav Keller

First Standard Silver Monumental French Pitcher and Bowl by Gustav Keller

By Gustave Keller Freres

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

renowned silversmith Gustav Keller of Paris was made circa 1900-1910. Pitcher and bowl with crowned 'M

Category

20th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Circa 1900, Aesthetic Movement, Sterling Silver Pitcher
Circa 1900, Aesthetic Movement, Sterling Silver Pitcher

Circa 1900, Aesthetic Movement, Sterling Silver Pitcher

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sterling silver pitcher with coiled snake wrapped around the handle, with grapes, leaves and vines

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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

Antique Moser Pitcher Enamel and Raised Gilt Decoration, circa 1900
Antique Moser Pitcher Enamel and Raised Gilt Decoration, circa 1900

Antique Moser Pitcher Enamel and Raised Gilt Decoration, circa 1900

By Moser Glassworks

Located in Redding, CA

An exceptional Moser pitcher richly decorated with raised paste gold and beautiful polychrome

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Enamel

Rare Ennamelled Stoneware Pitcher by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat, circa 1900
Rare Ennamelled Stoneware Pitcher by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat, circa 1900

Rare Ennamelled Stoneware Pitcher by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat, circa 1900

By Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat

Located in Paris, FR

Rare enamelled stoneware pitcher by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat Circa 1900 Fully signed and documented.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Ceramics

Antique Moser Glass Pitcher Enamel and Gilt Decorated with Flowers, circa 1900
Antique Moser Glass Pitcher Enamel and Gilt Decorated with Flowers, circa 1900

Antique Moser Glass Pitcher Enamel and Gilt Decorated with Flowers, circa 1900

By Koloman Moser

Located in Redding, CA

A beautiful Moser jug expertly decorated with flowers and leaves also having gilt highlights. A nice size that will be useful on the table, in the bar or on display in your collecti...

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Glass

French Savoyard Pitcher, circa 1900
French Savoyard Pitcher, circa 1900

French Savoyard Pitcher, circa 1900

Located in Chappaqua, NY

French Savoyard Pitcher, circa 1900. Slipware design in green and blue on yellow glaze.

Category

Early 20th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Pineapple Pitcher, circa 1900
French Majolica Pineapple Pitcher, circa 1900

French Majolica Pineapple Pitcher, circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica pineapple pitcher, circa 1900. One hairline.

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Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

French Majolica Dog Pitcher, circa 1900
French Majolica Dog Pitcher, circa 1900

French Majolica Dog Pitcher, circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica dog pitcher, circa 1900. White and brown dog with a blue bow.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

French Pottery Rustic Handled Pitcher, circa 1900
French Pottery Rustic Handled Pitcher, circa 1900

French Pottery Rustic Handled Pitcher, circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

French pottery rustic handled pitcher, circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s French Country Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Majolica Sarreguemines Cherries Pitcher, circa 1900
Majolica Sarreguemines Cherries Pitcher, circa 1900

Majolica Sarreguemines Cherries Pitcher, circa 1900

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica Sarreguemines Cherries Pitcher, circa 1900. Made for the liquors company Cuisenier

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Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Pitchers

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

French Ceramist. Large Art Nouveau Pitcher, circa 1900
French Ceramist. Large Art Nouveau Pitcher, circa 1900

French Ceramist. Large Art Nouveau Pitcher, circa 1900

Located in København, Copenhagen

French ceramist. Large Art Nouveau pitcher, circa 1900. Decorated in polycrome glaze with faces

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pitchers

French Faience Pottery Pitcher, circa 1900
French Faience Pottery Pitcher, circa 1900

French Faience Pottery Pitcher, circa 1900

Located in Chappaqua, NY

French Faience pottery pitcher, circa 1900. Charming hand-painted blue and yellow design typical of

Category

Early 20th Century French Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

French Majolica Rabbit Pitcher, circa 1900
French Majolica Rabbit Pitcher, circa 1900

French Majolica Rabbit Pitcher, circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica pitcher beige rabbit with a medal 1900 , made for the International Exhibition in

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Antique Early 1900s French Country Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Rare French Majolica Rabbit Pitcher, circa 1900
Rare French Majolica Rabbit Pitcher, circa 1900

Rare French Majolica Rabbit Pitcher, circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica pitcher beige rabbit with a medal 1900, made for the International Exhibition in

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Antique Early 1900s French Country Pitchers

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

DAUM NANCI - Miniature Pitcher - Circa 1900, Signed
DAUM NANCI - Miniature Pitcher - Circa 1900, Signed

DAUM NANCI - Miniature Pitcher - Circa 1900, Signed

By Daum

Located in Porto, PT

Miniature Daum Nancy Pitcher, French, circa 1900, in glass paste, acid-etched. Signed 'DAUM NANCY

Category

Antique 19th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Glass

REDLICH CO. Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Gilt Pitcher, Circa 1900
REDLICH CO. Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Gilt Pitcher, Circa 1900

REDLICH CO. Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Gilt Pitcher, Circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

Banks and Biddle, Philadelphia, PA, circa 1900. The glass is attributed to Sinclair or Dorflinger

Category

20th Century American Pitchers and Decanters

Materials

Sterling Silver

Luneville Pottery Pitcher, France, circa 1900
Luneville Pottery Pitcher, France, circa 1900

Luneville Pottery Pitcher, France, circa 1900

By Luneville

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Luneville pottery pitcher, circa 1900, France. Designed as a faux bois (wood) jug with banded

Category

Early 20th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Hand Painted Earthenware Pottery Pitcher, circa 1900's
Hand Painted Earthenware Pottery Pitcher, circa 1900's

Hand Painted Earthenware Pottery Pitcher, circa 1900's

Located in Round Top, TX

Original hand painted earthenware pottery with handle. Terracotta background with touches of green overlay, floral and leaf/vine pattern. Sold in original vintage used condition. Any...

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Pottery

Materials

Earthenware, Paint

Antique Tiffany Favrile Art Glass Presentation Pitcher circa 1900
Antique Tiffany Favrile Art Glass Presentation Pitcher circa 1900

Antique Tiffany Favrile Art Glass Presentation Pitcher circa 1900

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique presentation pitcher by LC Tiffany offers Favrile art glass construction with

Category

Early 20th Century American Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Majolica Pig Pitcher Sarreguemines, circa 1900
Majolica Pig Pitcher Sarreguemines, circa 1900

Majolica Pig Pitcher Sarreguemines, circa 1900

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica pig pitcher signed Sarreguemines, circa 1900. Reference / Page 32 "Pichets en

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Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Nasturtium Pitcher Onnaing, circa 1900
Majolica Nasturtium Pitcher Onnaing, circa 1900

Majolica Nasturtium Pitcher Onnaing, circa 1900

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica nasturtium pitcher signed Onnain, circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Poppies Pitcher Onnaing, circa 1900
Majolica Poppies Pitcher Onnaing, circa 1900

Majolica Poppies Pitcher Onnaing, circa 1900

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica Art Nouveau pitcher with poppies on a green kaki background signed Onnaing.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Pig Waiter Pitcher Onnaing, circa 1900
Majolica Pig Waiter Pitcher Onnaing, circa 1900

Majolica Pig Waiter Pitcher Onnaing, circa 1900

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica Pig dressed as a waiter signed Onnaing, circa 1900. Reference / "Pichetsen

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Antique Early 1900s French Country Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Brown Whippet Dog Pitcher Saint Clement, circa 1900
Majolica Brown Whippet Dog Pitcher Saint Clement, circa 1900

Majolica Brown Whippet Dog Pitcher Saint Clement, circa 1900

By Saint-Clément

Located in Austin, TX

Antique tall Majolica whippet pitcher named Gypp circa 1900 signed Keller and Guerin for the

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Duck Mallard Pitcher Keller et Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900
Majolica Duck Mallard Pitcher Keller et Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900

Majolica Duck Mallard Pitcher Keller et Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900

By Keller & Guérin

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica duck mallard pitcher Keller et Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900. This model is the

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Antique Early 1900s French Adirondack Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Brown Majolica Cat Pitcher Keller Et Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900
Brown Majolica Cat Pitcher Keller Et Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900

Brown Majolica Cat Pitcher Keller Et Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900

By Saint-Clément

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica brown cat pitcher signed Keller and Guerin Saint Clément, circa 1900. Reference: Page 43

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Art Nouveau Pitcher by De Feure for Daum, France, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Pitcher by De Feure for Daum, France, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Pitcher by De Feure for Daum, France, circa 1900

By Daum, Georges De Feure

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Table pitcher in yellow and green tinted glass, by the decorator / designer Georges De Feure for

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Glass, Smoked Glass

Majolica Pitcher or Jug circa 1900 Blue and White Color France
Majolica Pitcher or Jug circa 1900 Blue and White Color France

Majolica Pitcher or Jug circa 1900 Blue and White Color France

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Designed with blue and White perls. The top neck with handle circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Art Nouveau Pitcher Majolica by Julius Dressler, Bohemia, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Pitcher Majolica by Julius Dressler, Bohemia, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Pitcher Majolica by Julius Dressler, Bohemia, circa 1900

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Dressler" manufacture in Bohemia circa 1900. Julius Dressler was world famous for its unique Majolica

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Art Nouveau Kayser Zinn Pewter Pitcher Wine Jug, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Kayser Zinn Pewter Pitcher Wine Jug, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Kayser Zinn Pewter Pitcher Wine Jug, circa 1900

By J.P. Kayser Sohn

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Rare design Art Nouveau pewter pitcher wine jug, circa 1900. J. P. Kayser & Sohn AG

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Antique 1890s German Pitchers

French Majolica Arum Pitcher, circa 1890
French Majolica Arum Pitcher, circa 1890

French Majolica Arum Pitcher, circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica arum pitcher circa 1890 from North of France. Art Nouveau.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

French Majolica Arum Pitcher, circa 1890
French Majolica Arum Pitcher, circa 1890

French Majolica Arum Pitcher, circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica arum pitcher circa 1890 from North of France. Art Nouveau.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Wine Jug of Silver, Historicism, circa 1900, Stylized Foliage
Wine Jug of Silver, Historicism, circa 1900, Stylized Foliage

Wine Jug of Silver, Historicism, circa 1900, Stylized Foliage

Located in København, Copenhagen

Wine jug of silver, historicism, circa 1900, stylized foliage, curved handle with foliage in relief

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Antique Early 1900s Scandinavian Pitchers

Art Nouveau WMF Glass Hand-Painted Claret Jug, circa 1900
Art Nouveau WMF Glass Hand-Painted Claret Jug, circa 1900

Art Nouveau WMF Glass Hand-Painted Claret Jug, circa 1900

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Art Nouveau WMF glass hand-painted Claret jug, circa 1900. The Claret jug with frosted acid glass

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Antique Early 1900s German Pitchers

Rozenburg Dutch Art Nouveau Eggshell Pitcher
Rozenburg Dutch Art Nouveau Eggshell Pitcher

Rozenburg Dutch Art Nouveau Eggshell Pitcher

By Rozenburg Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

multi hued iris’s and white daisies with yellow centers, circa 1900. Similar pitchers are pictured in

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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Pitchers

Art Nouveau WMF Claret Jug circa 1900
Art Nouveau WMF Claret Jug circa 1900

Art Nouveau WMF Claret Jug circa 1900

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Toronto, ON

Art Nouveau WMF Glass hand painted Claret Jug, C.1900. The Claret Jug with frosted acid glass, hand

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Pitchers and Decanters

Carafe Decanter with a Silver Neck, Julius Lemor Breslau, circa 1900
Carafe Decanter with a Silver Neck, Julius Lemor Breslau, circa 1900

Carafe Decanter with a Silver Neck, Julius Lemor Breslau, circa 1900

By Julius Lemor

Located in Chorzów, PL

A crystal decanter with an 800 silver neck from the exquisite Julius Lemor silverware factory in Breslau. The company operated in the years 1818-1945 and was run by four generations...

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Antique Early 1900s German Art Deco Pitchers

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Pitcher Art Nouveau Onnaing Barbotine, Early 20th Century
Pitcher Art Nouveau Onnaing Barbotine, Early 20th Century

Pitcher Art Nouveau Onnaing Barbotine, Early 20th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

French Pitcher from Onnaing Manufactures, circa 1900. Art nouveau Barbotine faience pitcher with

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Refined Art Nouveau-Period Enameled Crystal Decanter, circa 1900
Refined Art Nouveau-Period Enameled Crystal Decanter, circa 1900

Refined Art Nouveau-Period Enameled Crystal Decanter, circa 1900

Located in Kingston, NY

Delicate art nouveau-period enameled crystal ewer form decanter having gilt mounts. Ideal for use with liquors. The hexagonal body of urn is nicely embellished with enamel decoration...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Art Nouveau Pewter Liquor Jugs, Germany, circa 1900
Pair of Art Nouveau Pewter Liquor Jugs, Germany, circa 1900

Pair of Art Nouveau Pewter Liquor Jugs, Germany, circa 1900

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Pair of Art Nouveau Pewter liquor jugs, Germany, circa 1900. The tapered jugs on flared bases with

Category

Antique 1890s Pitchers

Materials

Pewter

20th Century Victorian Solid Silver Armada Jug, Chester, circa 1900
20th Century Victorian Solid Silver Armada Jug, Chester, circa 1900

20th Century Victorian Solid Silver Armada Jug, Chester, circa 1900

By George Nathan & Ridley Hayes

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

), Chester, year 1900 (R), Maker's mark G.N.R.H (George Nathan & Ridley Hayes).       

Category

20th Century English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique German Blue Decorated Pottery Stoneware Musical Stein, Circa 1900
Antique German Blue Decorated Pottery Stoneware Musical Stein, Circa 1900

Antique German Blue Decorated Pottery Stoneware Musical Stein, Circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique German blue decorated beer stein offers dimpled stoneware construction with female figures, verbiage, hinged pewter lid and non-working music box, c1900 Measures- 13''H X...

Category

Early 20th Century German Pitchers

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Antique Dutch Solid Silver Mounted Glass Decorative Claret Jug, circa 1900
Antique Dutch Solid Silver Mounted Glass Decorative Claret Jug, circa 1900

Antique Dutch Solid Silver Mounted Glass Decorative Claret Jug, circa 1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th century Dutch solid silver mounted glass wine claret jug, swirl glass body applied with silver scrolling foliage and flowers, set with a hinged lid, applied with a thumb...

Category

20th Century Dutch Pitchers

Materials

Silver

20th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Hot Water Jug, Houcheong, circa 1900
20th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Hot Water Jug, Houcheong, circa 1900

20th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Hot Water Jug, Houcheong, circa 1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century Chinese export solid silver hot water jug, tree-trunk shaped body applied with prunus flowers and decoration in relief, handles and finials modelled as tre...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Earthenware Pitcher 'Brown with Relief Design'
Early 20th Century Earthenware Pitcher 'Brown with Relief Design'

Early 20th Century Earthenware Pitcher 'Brown with Relief Design'

Located in Vista, CA

Earthenware pitcher 'Brown with relief design,' circa 1900. Once a common piece of pottery used

Category

Early 20th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the pitcher circa 1900 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and earthenware, every pitcher circa 1900 was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a pitcher circa 1900 — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each pitcher circa 1900 bearing Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made pitcher circa 1900 has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Onnaing, Saint Clément and WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik are consistently popular.

How Much is a Pitcher Circa 1900?

Prices for a pitcher circa 1900 start at $180 and top out at $17,500 with the average selling for $968.

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.