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Small Sterling Silver Pitcher

Durgin Sterling Silver Pitcher Jug in Art Nouveau Style from Early 20th Century
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in New York, NY
Durgin sterling silver pitcher or jug from the early 20th century, in Art Nouveau style
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pitcher 432A
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver pitcher, design #432A, envisioned by the renowned artist Johan Rohde
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pitcher 432A
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pitcher 432A
H 9.06 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in
Edwardian Sterling Trimmed Cut Crystal Pitcher
By Reed & Barton
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant Edwardian Sterling Trimmed Cut Crystal Pitcher from the late 19th, early 20th Century
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pitchers

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Small Vintage F. Hingelberg Art Deco Pitcher by Svend Weihrauch 896
By Svend Weihrauch
Located in Hellerup, DK
Small sterling silver Art Deco pitcher, design #896 by Svend Weihrauch from 1938. Beautiful Art
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20th Century Art Deco Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Whiting Sterling Silver 1911 Pitcher Jug in Art Deco Style
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Whiting sterling silver pitcher in elegant, Art Deco style from 1911, with an engraving dedicated
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Early Georg Jensen “Cosmos” Pitcher 45C
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
An early small sterling silver Georg Jensen pitcher with ebony handle, design #45c by Johan Rohde
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20th Century Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Holger Rasmussen Denmark Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Wood Handle
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver coffee pot by Holger Rasmussen of Copenhagen, Denmark 1945-1956. Simple, clean
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20th Century Danish Pitchers and Decanters

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Sterling Silver Creamer by Robert Hennell I
By Robert Hennell
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A small, George III period, sterling silver creamer by London silversmith Robert Hennel I, with
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Antique 18th Century British George III Pitchers and Decanters

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

George III Sterling Silver Creamer by Robert Hennell I
George III Sterling Silver Creamer by Robert Hennell I
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H 5.12 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in
George III Sterling Silver Creamer by Peter & Ann Bateman
By Peter and Ann Bateman
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A George III period, sterling silver creamer with a monogrammed crest and beaded rim by Peter & Ann
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Pitchers and Decanters

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

George III Sterling Silver Creamer by Peter & Ann Bateman
George III Sterling Silver Creamer by Peter & Ann Bateman
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H 5.71 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in
Georg Jensen Pair of Johan Rohde Pitchers 432
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
A pair of iconic Georg Jensen sterling silver pitchers, design #432 envisioned by the renowned
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20th Century Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Antique Ivy Sterling Silver Waste Bowl & Creamer with Monogram
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver waste bowl and creamer in the Antique Ivy pattern by Tiffany & Co with
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Antique 19th Century Pitchers and Decanters

Materials

Sterling Silver

21st Century Italian Art Deco style Sterling Silver Water jug with wood handle
By Mario Poli
Located in VALENZA, IT
Water jug in 925 Sterling silver in art deco style completely handmade. The body of the jug is
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

William Gale & Son 1856 New York Etruscan Medallion Wine Pitcher Ewer Sterling
By William Gale, William Gale
Located in Miami, FL
-kind piece was carefully crafted with impeccable details in solid .925/.999 sterling silver. It is
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Antique 1850s American American Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Wedgwood Jasperware Pitcher Sage Green and White in the Neoclassical Style
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
creamer pitcher on a table, etc. Many uses. No chips noted. Dimensions: 4.38" Height. Sterling silver
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware

1889 Antique Adolph Newsalt Sterling Silver Sauce Boat Georgian Creamer 97g
Located in Dayton, OH
"Ornate antique Georgian style A. Newsalt creamer, pitcher or gravy boat featuring elongated spout
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Antique 1880s Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Antique Irish Victorian Silver Armada Jugs / Wine Ewers 1876 / 77 Dublin
By John Smyth of Dublin
Located in London, GB
An impressive pair of Antique Irish sterling silver Claret jugs in a traditional Armada Style. This
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Alfredo Sciarrotta Handmade Modernist Craft Sterling Silver Small Pitcher/ Ewer
By Alfredo Sciarotta
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine American Modernist diminutive pitcher or ewer. In sterling silver. By Alfredo Sciarotta
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Silver Hanukkah Lamp Menorah, Nuremberg, Germany, 1799 - 1803
Located in New York, NY
. Above the arch is a pitcher with handles. Behind the back are silver clips upon which rests an antique
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Antique 1790s Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Brass

Sterling Silver Candleabra #956 by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A modernist sterling silver candelabra with an organic, sculptural form designed by Henning Koppel
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Candleholders and Candelabra

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Gold Wash Bowl Grapevine Claret Ladle with Monogram
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver with gold washed bowl claret ladle by Gorham in a Grapevine pattern. Monogram
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20th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

SAVORY And Sons - 9pc. 19th Century Victorian (British) Sterling Silver Tea Set
By Joseph & Albert Savory
Located in Wilmington, DE
"A. B. Savory & Sons" plus the Appropriate British Sterling Silver Hallmarks. The First Small
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Odiot Henin - 5pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Louis XVI Tea Set + Tray
By Henin et Cie 1, Odiot
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from a Private Mansion in Paris, a Magnificent 4pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Tea Sets

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Antique American Coin Silver "Ball, Tompkins & Black" 6 Piece Tea Service, 1840s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent antique American coin silver 6 piece tea service by Retailer "Ball, Tompkins & Black
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Antique Early 19th Century American Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Wedgwood Jasperware Bowl Sage Green and White in the Neoclassical Style
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
. Dimensions: 3" Diameter. Sterling silver candlestick holders shown available separately, search 1stDibs ref
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Barware

Materials

Stoneware

Tiffany Modern Classical Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Modern Classical sterling silver water pitcher. Globular bowl drum-form neck, small lip spout, and
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elkington Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Bulldog Water Pitcher
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Elkington & Co. in Birmingham in 1876
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Tiffany Sterling Silver Pitcher with Bold Wave Edge Borders
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Victorian sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Globular bowl and drum
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Famous Georg Jensen Sterling Water Pitcher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A Georg Jensen Henning Koppel sterling silver water pitcher. Designed in Year 1948 and named the
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Famous Georg Jensen Sterling Water Pitcher
H 13.25 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in
Georg Jensen Small Sterling Silver Water Pitcher No. 319B by Harald Nielsen
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen small sterling silver water pitcher No. 319B by Harald Nielsen. Sterling silver
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Vintage 1930s Danish Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Extra Large Sterling Silver Water Pitcher No.432c by Johan Rohde
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen extra large sterling silver water pitcher No. 432C by Johan Rohde. Iconic design by
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Sound Pitcher Gabriele De Vecchi
By Gabriele De Vecchi
Located in Cosenza, IT
This elegant pitcher has a unique component of small spheres inside its handle which flow guided by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sound Pitcher Gabriele De Vecchi
Sound Pitcher Gabriele De Vecchi
H 8.67 in W 4.34 in D 11.82 in
Gorham Tete a Tete Tea Set
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Houston, TX
A small sterling tete a tete set in the “Aesthetic style” made by The Gorham Company of Providence
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American Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Pitcher
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, Sterling Silver pitcher, Meriden Silver Co., Ct. Ca. 1920's. @9"high x @7" wide (handle
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Early 20th Century Pitchers

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Repousse 1901 5.5 pts Water Pitcher #18206
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Repousse 1901 5.5 pts Water Pitcher This gorgeous water pitcher by
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Antique Early 1900s Pitchers and Decanters

Materials

Sterling Silver

Scandinavian Modern Kay Fisker Sterling Silver Pitcher Handmade Anton Michelsen
By Anton Michelsen
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Kay Fisker, sterling silver pitcher "Vinkande" 1 liter, Anton Michelsen, circa 1950 Artist Kay
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cellini Jug Claret Jug Wine Pitcher 1889
By John Newton Mappin
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Classic Antique Victorian solid Silver Jug in the traditional 'Cellini' design. The Jug
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 11 Towle Sterling Silver Green Enamel Punch Cups
By Towle
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 11 sterling silver and green enamel punch cups by Towle. No monogram or engraving. Small
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20th Century Pitchers and Decanters

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

George III John King London Sterling Silver Hot Milk Jug
Located in Washington Depot, CT
George III era sterling silver hot milk jug by Jon King of London, England, circa 1776. Beautiful
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Antique 18th Century English Pitchers and Decanters

Materials

Sterling Silver

Suite of Four 1960s Asprey London Pinch Decanter Vases Sterling Silver Labels
By Asprey International Limited
Located in GB
London pinch decanter vases with sterling silver collars and sterling silver drinks labels This set are
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Vintage 1950s British Modern Pitchers and Decanters

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Sterling Silver

Antique Irish Sterling Silver Cream Jug / Milk Jug circa 1770 Chased
By Samuel Walker
Located in London, GB
head capitals to the legs. The Jug has a small engraved crest below the spout and has a Classic
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Antique 18th Century Irish Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Claret Jugs Ewers Wine Decanters 1860
By Stephen Smith & William Nicholson
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Antique Victorian Solid Silver Ewers with classic baluster shaped bodies and
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Impressive Doulton Lambeth Sterling Top Wine Jug, 1878, by Mary Ann Thompson
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
silver, hallmarked for London. There is a small dent in the top of the spout where you pour and minor
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Regency Solid Silver Askos Jug by William Eaton, London, circa 1837
By William Eaton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Regency solid silver Askos jug, applied with an openwork acanthus-capped
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Antique Irish Victorian Silver Armada Jugs Claret Wine Decanters 1877 - 80
By John Smyth of Dublin, West & Son
Located in London, GB
An impressive pair of Antique Irish sterling silver Claret jugs in a traditional Armada Style. This
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Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Cocktail Pitcher with Applied Sterling Silver Sailfish by Rockwell
By Rockwell Silver Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage mid-20th century clear glass cocktail pitcher with pinched ice-dam lip decorated by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Antique Small Silver Pitcher or Teapot by Bailey Banks & Biddle
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Paris, FR
A sterling silver teapot from the early 20th century by Bailey Banks & Biddle. A small design
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Elkington & Co. Complete Table Service
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
pierced silver-plate strainer inserts, engraved glass and gilt water pitcher, grape shears, delicate claw
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Elkington & Co. Complete Table Service
Elkington & Co. Complete Table Service
H 41.38 in W 76 in D 26.13 in
Tiffany & Co. P. Revere Reproduction Sterling Silver Pitcher 3 1/2 Pints
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. P. Revere reproduction sterling silver pitcher 3 1/2 pints This authentic Tiffany
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20th Century Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

1866 Antique Sterling Silver Whiskey Jug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver whiskey jug made John
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

1866 Antique Sterling Silver Whiskey Jug
1866 Antique Sterling Silver Whiskey Jug
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H 4.8 in Dm 3.1 in
Tiffany & Co 1891 Charles L Tiffany Art Nouveau Water Pitcher in 925 Sterling
By Tiffany & Co., Charles L. Tiffany
Located in Miami, FL
Nouveau patterns in solid sterling silver .925/.999 with very high polished finish. Designed with
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Antique 1890s North American Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Set of 2 Sterling Silver Kiddush Cups 'B'
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 sterling silver kiddush cups. Beautiful bright cut etched design featuring the Star of
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20th Century Pitchers and Decanters

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Pitcher, Shreve & Co. San Francisco, Dated Jan 4, 1921
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
This lovely sterling silver pitcher would make a wonderful wedding gift for some deserving couple
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver

Glass Pitcher from the 1930s with a Gorham Heater
Located in Opole, PL
, USA in the 1930s. The stand, the pitcher neck and lid are made of silver plated metal. Capacity
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Vintage 1930s American Pitchers

Materials

Glass

"Cinderella" Pattern Water Pitcher by Gorham
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This water pitcher by Gorham Corporation is in the "Cinderella"; pattern. Lovely etching adorns the
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Vintage 1920s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Towle Germany Silver Plate Martini or Cocktail Pitcher Barware and Glasses
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Atlanta, GA
and modernist shape with a tall silver plate Martini pitcher or mixer jug with ice catcher. Four small
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Spratling Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
By William Spratling
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Spratling in Taxco, Mexico. Globular with
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Midcentury Modern Spare and Compact Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern sterling silver water pitcher. Oval body with cut-out oval mouth and small lip
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Sterling Silver Water Pitcher in Beaux-Arts Olympian Pattern
By Tiffany & Co., F. Antoine Heller
Located in New York, NY
Olympian sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Globular with drum-form
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Antique Late 19th Century American Beaux Arts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cellini Jug Wine Claret Ewer 1866
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Classic Antique Victorian solid Silver Jug in the traditional 'Cellini' design. The Jug
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Vintage Midcentury Sterling Silver Kay Fisker Pitchers by A. Michelsen
By Kay Fisker, Anton Michelsen
Located in Hellerup, Hellerup
This is a pair of A. Michelsen sterling silver pitchers designed by Kay Fisker in 1935, from a
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Vintage 1930s Danish Modern Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Whiting Aesthetic Sterling Water PItcher Vermeil Gilded Crab
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a fine circa 1880 sterling silver pitcher by Whiting, of New York, of tapering
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Antique 19th Century American Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Pitcher No. 308
By Hans Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen sterling silver pitcher no. 308. Anno, 1957. Measure: This small pitcher is 13 cm high
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Pitcher 385A by Georg Jensen
By Jorgen Jensen, Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, Hellerup
Sterling silver Georg Jensen pitcher with ebony handle, design #385A by Jorgen Jensen, one of Georg
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Los Castillo MId Century Small Pitcher with Inlay Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-malachite. This design is also seen in Spratling who made a much larger all silver pitcher. This pitcher
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Georg Jensen Small Water Pitcher, No. 319b By Harald Nielsen
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen small "Art Deco" water pitcher, no. 319B by Harald Nielsen. Hand hammered body with
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Extra Large Water Pitcher with Ebony Handle by Johan Rohde, no. 432F
By Johan Rohde, Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
hand-wrought. Smaller size 432E also available. A similar example can be found on p. 242 in the book
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Milk Jug #180
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, Hellerup
This is a sterling silver Georg Jensen milk jug, design #180 by Georg Jensen from circa 1918. This
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Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Lebolt Hand Made Sterling Silver Flatware Set - 184 Pcs
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a fine and large 184 piece set of circa 1925-1931 handwrought sterling silver
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American Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Extra Large Water Pitcher, No. 432c By Johan Rohde
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen extra large water pitcher, no. 432C. Measures 11 1/2" H. Iconic design by Johan Rohde
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wallace Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
Located in Gallatin, TN
A Wallace sterling silver “265” patterned 4 pint water pitcher Features a bulbous form with convex
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20th Century More Art

Materials

Silver

Wallace Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
Wallace Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
H 9.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
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Small Sterling Silver Pitcher For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the small sterling silver pitcher you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each small sterling silver pitcher for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer small sterling silver pitcher, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each small sterling silver pitcher bearing Scandinavian Modern, Art Deco or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one small sterling silver pitcher that is appealing in its simplicity, but Aage Weimar, Anton Michelsen and Tiffany & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Small Sterling Silver Pitcher?

Prices for a small sterling silver pitcher can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $235 and can go as high as $32,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,225.

Finding the Right dining-entertaining for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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