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Antique Brass Milk Can
Located in Pasadena, TX
23? antique brass milk can Charming antique milk can as from Europe. Container has a top handle
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Rustic Vases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Brass Milk Can
Antique Brass Milk Can
H 23.6 in W 11 in D 11 in
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

Coffee and Milk Can by Hagenauer
Coffee and Milk Can by Hagenauer
H 5.12 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Brass and Copper Milk Can
Located in Greenwich, CT
A copper milk can with brass banding featuring canted spout, looped pouring handle, filler lid and
Category

Antique 1890s English Vases

Materials

Brass, Copper

Brass and Copper Milk Can
Brass and Copper Milk Can
H 21 in W 15 in D 10 in
Hagenauer Milk Can 1950 years Midcentury
Located in Vienna, AT
Hagenauer Milk Can, 1950 years midcentury, good original condition Itemnumber: 041022/ 3
Category

Vintage 1950s Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass, Copper

Hagenauer Milk Can 1950 years Midcentury
Hagenauer Milk Can 1950 years Midcentury
H 4.73 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in
19th Century French Copper Milk Can
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French copper milk can, or jug, with double handles and lid attached with a short
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Vases

Materials

Copper

19th Century French Copper Milk Can
19th Century French Copper Milk Can
H 20 in W 12 in D 10.75 in
Rare model of a milk can alpaca vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Rare model of a milk can alpaca vienna around 1950s Polished
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Alpaca

French 19th Century Metal Milk Can with Long Spout and Wooden Handle
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French metal milk can from the 19th century, with long spout and wooden handle. Crafted in France
Category

Antique 19th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Metal

Polished Brass Milk Can Style Flower Vase or Catchall, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful polished brass vase. In the shape of a milk can. A beautiful piece for any room. Diameter
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

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

Vintage Iron Milk Can Side Table, Powder Coated Bright Blue
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large antique 20th Century heavy iron milk container with handle and lid. Great Folk Art to use in
Category

Vintage 1930s Industrial Painted Furniture

Materials

Iron

Large Decorative German Vintage Hand Painted Cast Iron Milk Can Barrel Vase 1950
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful, decorative one-of-a-kind piece of a large hand-painted vintage cast iron milk barrel
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Iron

Vintage Metal Milk Jug Side Table, Powder Coated Yellow, Bright Sunshine
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage metal milk can table, early 20th century. This heavy gauge metal milk jug has been updated
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Great Blue Heron Umbrella Stand
Located in New York, NY
Great blue heron umbrella stand. Vintage American farm house milk can painted in blue grey with
Category

Early 20th Century American Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

19th Century Large French Faience Quimper Platter Henriot Quimper
By Henriot Quimper
Located in Austin, TX
with a Bretonne women who hold a milk can, the plate's edged area is decorated with the Classic rustic
Category

Antique 1880s French French Provincial Platters and Serveware

Materials

Faience

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Espresso Set by Franco Pozzi
Located in Weesp, NL
. This set has never been used. It contains the perculator, sugar bowl, milk can and 6 espresso cups and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Sterling Silver Scent or Perfume Bottle with Chased Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
and done in the period Victorian style. The bottle is done in sterling silver with a milk can shape
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bottles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 1959 Brass Container from the Netherlands
Located in Pasadena, TX
22.5? 1959 brass milk can from the De Vechtstreek Region The Vechtstreek ( Dutch pronunciation
Category

20th Century Dutch Rustic Vases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Heavy Duty - Girl carrying Milk through Cows Stable, Fine Art Photograhpy, 2015
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Vienna, AT
Girl in a Green dress carrying an old milk can through a cow stable, photographed by Ellen von
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Orignal "Le Vrai Camembert de Normandie" vintage French cheese poster
By André Roland Brudieux
Located in Spokane, WA
Camembert cheese from raw milk in Normandy, France in 1791. However, the production of Camembert cheese
Category

1950s American Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Madonna Lactans , Gold Background , Quattrocento Attributed to Sano di Pietro
Located in PARIS, FR
, small jets of milk can be seen ... Sano di Pietro, an Italian painter of the early Renaissance in Siena
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Paintings

Materials

Wood

2 Italian Modern Neoclassical Brass & Milk Glass Ball Pendants / Flush Mounts
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
mold blown milk glass globes. Can be flush mounted or suspended. Priced and sold individually.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Milk 1, 8" Dia Blown Glass Pendant by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
smooth blown glass orb, the milk pendant can be all one color, or half and half. Whether you want
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Milk 13, Blown Glass Pendant Foyer Chandelier by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
" A smooth blown glass orb, the Milk pendant can be all one color, or half and half. Whether you want
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Milk 14, Blown Glass Pendant Dining Room Chandelier by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
measures: 4"/5"/6" A smooth blown glass orb, the milk pendant can be all one color, or half and half
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Milk 3, 8" Dia Blown Glass Pendant Bedside Chandelier by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. A smooth blown glass orb, the Milk pendant can be all one color, or half and half. Whether you want
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Arne Jacobsen Coffee and Tea Set
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Weesp, NL
milk can, a white sugar pot, and a brown sugar pot. Each piece is meticulously crafted from high
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arne Jacobsen Coffee and Tea Set
Arne Jacobsen Coffee and Tea Set
H 7.88 in W 9.06 in D 4.14 in
Thonet Floor lamp ART DECO, 1950´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
wood. It has a milk glass shade. Can also be used as a side table. New wiring. In very good condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Brutalist Gröning Design tripod stool, Sweden, 1990s
By Ingvar Hildingsson
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
stool designed in the manner of the milking stool by ingvar hildingsson, can also used as a small side
Category

1990s Swedish Brutalist Stools

Materials

Pine

White Murano glass chandelier, Italy
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
neoclassical style chandelier is made of hand blown milk white Murano glass. You can see a transparent layer of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold Plate

Mid Century Art Deco Style Opaline Glass Wall Sconce or Desk Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
frame. The piece is originally a wall lamp but can also be used as table lamp. The angle of the milk
Category

20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Stiffel Obelisk Lamps after Tommi Parzinger
By Stiffel, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hanover, MA
sphere above which emerges the bronze stem and socket cup. If requested we can supply milk glass
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Necklace With Cameo Depicting Vesuvius. Late 19th. Naples
Located in Firenze, IT
antique chain with blue milk glass beads. Necklace can be combined with similar earrings offered
Category

Late 19th Century Folk Art More Art

Materials

Glass, Intaglio

Thermisol Coffee and Tea Set by Furstenberg
By Furstenberg Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful set consisting of milk jug, sugar can, coffee pot and tea pot. Porcelain parts made by
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Copper Coffee Set by Harald Buchrucker - Germany 1950s
By Harald Buchrucker
Located in Roma, IT
tray, one small can and one milk server. Created by Harald Buchrucker, made in Germany. Good
Category

Vintage 1950s German Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

Chandelier with Long Gilt Brass Suspension by Honsel Leuchten
By Honsel
Located in Bastogne, BE
milk lampshade. The suspension can be used both in the composition of different sizes of lampshades
Category

1990s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1940s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Pumpkin and Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1940s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1940s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Pumpkin and Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1940s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1940s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Woman with Flowers in Her Hair
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1940s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Guillaume Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1930s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1930s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Linocut

Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

1930s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Linocut

Creole Dancer
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
cows’ milk—but they can’t put up with the inconvenience, the mud and the flies.” NEW DIRECTIONS: PAPER
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Creole Dancer
Creole Dancer
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 0.04 in
Vintage Blue Enamel Milk Can
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Vintage blue enamel milk can. Vintage from the 1960s This item is a red enamel milk can was made
Category

Vintage 1960s Hungarian Rustic Jars

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Blue Enamel Milk Can
Vintage Blue Enamel Milk Can
H 9.06 in Dm 4.73 in
Antique Swedish Milk Cans in Aluminium
Located in Singapore, SG
Interesting decor for a commercial space. Very interesting patina.
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Urns

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Nickel Plate Milk Can Cocktail Shaker by Reed and Barton, circa 1938
By Reed & Barton
Located in Denver, CO
Beautiful nickel plate cocktail Shaker in the form of a milk can by Reed and Barton. Produced in
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Shreve & Co. Sterling Silver Cocktail Shaker
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
form of a milk can. 8 Pints. 58.9 troy ounces.
Category

Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

Antique 1890s Bonebakker Silver Tea Set
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amsterdam. The set consists of, The tea kettle, sugar bowl and milk can. The tea kettle rests on a standard
Category

Antique 1890s Dutch Art Nouveau Centerpieces and Tazzas

Materials

Silver

Sheffield triptych consisting of 'Walker & Hall' teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug
By John Edward Bingham (Walker and Hall)
Located in Catania, CT
Sheffield triptych consisting of 'Walker & Hall' teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug. As you can see in
Category

Antique 1660s British Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Modernist Brass Floor Lamp by Rembrandt
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Asheville, NC
A rare brass floor lamp by Rembrandt - beautiful, unique base. Milk glass diffuser can function as
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Modernist Glass Twist Rod Design Chrome Capped Lamp
Located in Mount Penn, PA
twist glass rods. Quality deign and form with a milk glass shade that can a accommodate a lampshade on
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Machine Age Art Deco Gilbert Rohde for Mutual Sunset Four - Light Torchiere
By Gilbert Rohde, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
metal and enamel. Original milk glass fitter; can be used as-is, or topped with your shade of choice to
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

18 Karat Yellow Gold Milk Can Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Milk Can Charm This lovely charm depicts a miniature old-fashioned
Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Four Tractor Seats on Milk Cans- Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Water Mill, NY
Hand Crafted and Painted -Four Tractor Seats on Milk Cans-Swivel Bar Stools with Chain Feet
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

"THE OLD MILK CAN"
By G. Harvey
Located in San Antonio, TX
: Ink Drawing With Watercolor Dated 1969 "The Old Milk Can" G. Harvey (Gerald Harvey Jones) (1933-2017
Category

1960s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

"THE OLD MILK CAN"
H 18 in W 20 in D 3 in
64 oz. Large "Milk Can" Cocktail Shaker by Reed & Barton, 1930s
By Reed & Barton
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare original and highly coveted large, 64 oz., silver-plated "Milk Can" (or jug) cocktail shaker
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Large 20th Century French Milk Can, Repainted Blue, 30-35L Capacity - 2Y334
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This striking, large French milk can from the 20th century, repainted in a charming blue finish, is
Category

20th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Tuttle For Udall & Ballou Sterling Milk Can Cocktail Shaker
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Litchfield, CT
This sterling milk can cocktail shaker is a charming highly functional accessory for your bar. In
Category

Early 20th Century American Barware

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Milk Can For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal milk can for your home. Each milk can for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and copper. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect milk can — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A milk can made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one milk can that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gaetano Sciolari, Paul Tuttle and Tuttle Silver Company produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Milk Can?

Prices for a milk can start at $109 and top out at $28,500 with the average selling for $1,117.
Questions About Milk Can
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A milking stool is a stool that has three legs and a semicircular seat. The original purpose of the stool was for farmers to sit on while milking cows. However, people now use them as everyday indoor accent chairs and even as decorative accents. Find a variety of milking stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Merrill T. Hamilton invented the milking stool and received a patent for his design in 1906. He created the stool with three legs instead of four to increase stability on uneven surfaces in barns and pastures, so a farmer could more easily milk cows. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of milking stools.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    How tall milking stools are varies from piece to piece. However, most of the three-legged wooden stools are 12 inches high or less. This height made them ideal for their original purpose: allowing people to sit comfortably while milking a cow. On 1stDibs, find a selection of milking stools from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 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 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 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Milking stools typically have three legs. The reason for this design is that three legs tend to keep stools stabler on uneven ground in barns and pastures. Shop an assortment of milking stools on 1stDibs.
  • 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.