Victorian Majolica Water Lily Pitcher, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
19th century majolica pitcher with water lily, circa 1890. Victorian period.
Antique 1890s English Victorian Pitchers
Ceramic
Victorian Majolica Water Lily Pitcher, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
19th century majolica pitcher with water lily, circa 1890. Victorian period.
Ceramic
Vintage English Victorian Silver Plated Bulbous Form Water Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Victorian Silver Plated Bulbous Form Water Pitcher.
Silver Plate
Vintage Sheridan Silver Plated Victorian Style Bulbous Water Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sheridan Silver Plated Victorian Style Bulbous Water Pitcher. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Silver Plate
Vintage WMA Rogers Victorian Silver Plated Bulbous Footed Water Pitcher
By Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage WMA Rogers Victorian Silver Plated Bulbous Footed Water Pitcher.
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian German Silver Plated Crystal Glass Lemonade Water Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian German Silver Plated Cut Blown Crystal Glass Lemonade Water Pitcher.
Silver Plate
19th Century American Victorian Silver Plate Ice Water Pitcher & Tray
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian (Aesthetic Movement) silver-plate ice water pitcher on stand with tray and handle etched with Japanese designs (marked: ROGERS & BRO-TRIPLE PLATE).
Silver
Victorian Silver Plate Water Pitcher with Ballon Engraving
By E. G. Webster Brothers of New York
Located in Asheville, NC
This elegant and superbly made pitcher was manufactured by C. Webster and Brothers. This pitcher was made around the time that Paul Haenlein flew the first internal combustion motor ...
Antique Wilcox Silver Plated Victorian Ornate Tilt Stand Water Lemonade Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Wilcox Silver Plated Victorian Ornate Tilt Stand Water Lemonade Pitcher.
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Silver Plated German Cut Crystal Glass Lemonade Water Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Silver Plated German Cut Crystal Glass Lemonade Water Pitcher.
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Leaded Crystal Glass Diamond Etched Small Water Pitcher Jug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Leaded Crystal Glass Diamond Etched Small Water Pitcher Jug.
Glass
Antique Victorian German Silver Plated Cut Crystal Glass Lemonade Water Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian German Silver Plated Cut Crystal Glass Lemonade Water Pitcher.
Silver Plate
Victorian German Silver Plated Bulbous Cut Crystal Glass Lemonade Water Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian German Silver Plated Bulbous Cut Crystal Glass Lemonade Water Pitcher.
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian German Silver Plated Cut Crystal Glass Lemonade Water Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian German Silver Plated Cut Crystal Glass Lemonade Water Pitcher with Glass Ice Cube Liner, Made in Germany.
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian German Silver Plated Cut Crystal Glass Lemonade Water Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Germany Silver Plated Cut Crystal Glass Lemonade Water Pitcher.
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian German Silver Plated Cut Crystal Glass Lemonade Water Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian German Silver Plated Cut Crystal Glass Lemonade Water Pitcher with Glass Ice Cube Liner.
Silver Plate
Vintage Victorian Silver Plated Fluted Paw Feet Footed Water Beverage Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Victorian Silver Plated Fluted Paw Feet Footed Water Beverage Pitcher.
Silver Plate
Antique Reed & Barton Victorian Silver Plated Tilting Ice Water Pitcher Set
By Reed & Barton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ornate Antique Reed & Barton Victorian Silver Plated Tilting Ice Water Pitcher Set with Ceramic Lined Pitcher and Revolving Pedestal Base.
Silver Plate
Vintage Victorian Style Leah Pattern Cut Crystal Glass Water Pitcher by Galway
By Galway
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Victorian Style Leah Pattern Cut Crystal Glass Water Pitcher by Galway.
Glass
Vintage Poole Victorian Silver Plated Bulbous Footed Water Pitcher w/ Ice Lip
By Poole Silver Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Poole Victorian Silver Plated Bulbous Footed Water Pitcher w/ Ice Lip.
Silver Plate
Victorian Racine Silver Plated Tilting Lemonade Water Pitcher on Stand w Goblets
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Tilting Lemonade Water Pitcher on Stand w Goblets by Racine.
Silver Plate
$980Sale Price|30% Off
Large Impressive Antique Water Pitcher
Located in Sheffield, MA
An exceptional, large antique Victorian walled pitcher for ice water has a bold circular rounded body.
Metal
Vintage Victorian Silver Plated Bulbous Footed Water Pitcher w/ Handle by HS
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Victorian Silver Plated Bulbous Footed Water Pitcher w/ Handle.
Silver Plate
Rogers Smith & Co Silver Plated Victorian Tilting Lemonade Water Pitcher w Stand
By Rogers, Smith & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rogers Smith & Co Silver Plated Victorian Tilting Lemonade Water Pitcher w Stand. Item features Floral repousse with birds and vines, single goblet cup, tilt mechanism for easy pouri...
Silver Plate
Antique English Earthenware Monkey Water Pitcher
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical antique glazed earthenware pitcher in the form of a smiling monkey. Marked Made in England on the bottom.
Earthenware
French 19th Century White Enamel Tole Water Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century French white enameled water pitcher with blue trim. Made in France, circa 1880. Dimensions: 14” H x 11” Length with handle x 8” Base Diameter
Metal
Vintage Furnivals Hand Painted Rose Water Jug Pitcher
By Furnivals
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful large water jug or pitcher Royal Furnivals England. Hand painted with vibrant graphics and color. Large rose motif with delicate leafing around top.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Victorian Water Jug
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A richly step and hobnail cut Victorian water jug. England, circa 1850 Height: 19.5 cm (7 3/4"). Width: 14 cm (5 1/2"). Depth: 12 cm (4 3/4").
Cut Glass
Antique Renaissance Reed & Barton Figural Silver Plated Coffee Water Pitcher
By Reed & Barton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Revival Reed & Barton Figural Silver Plated Coffee Water Pitcher (1854 JA Stimson Patented). Circa Mid 19th Century. Measurements: 14" H x 10" W x 6.5"...
Silver Plate
Reed & Barton, Pair of ice water Pitchers, USA, Circa 1880
By Reed & Barton
Located in PARIS, FR
Base numbered 140 and inscribed MFD &PLATED BY REED & BARTON Pitchers numbered and inscribed PAT FEB 24 1880, PATENTED AUG 4 1868 et MAY 13.1879 These two silver-plated meta...
Metal, Silver
Vintage Lancaster Rose by Poole 401A EPCA Silver Plated Water Pitcher
By Poole Silver Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Lancaster Rose by Poole 401A EPCA Silver Plated Water Pitcher. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 9" H x 10" W x 6" D.
Silver Plate
$385Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Majolica Daisy Flowers & Lace Water Pitcher Jug Carafe 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Majolica pitcher / jug / carafe featuring a design of daisies and lace. Dimensions: 6.75" x 6" x 6.25" (Width x Depth x Height)
Majolica
Antique Silver Plated Insulated Hot Water Pitcher with Leaf Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated hot water pitcher shows no maker's signature, but is presumed to have originated from the United States and dating to approximately 1875 and done in a peri...
Silver Plate
Vintage Bristol Silverplate by Poole B54 Silver Plated Bulbous Water Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Bristol Silverplate by Poole B54 Silver Plated Mid Century Modern Bulbous Water Pitcher. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 7" H x 8" W 4.5x " D.
Silver Plate
Vintage Baroque by Wallace 267 Silver Plated Footed Lemonade Water Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Baroque by Wallace 267 Silver Plated Footed Lemonade Water Pitcher. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 10" H x 8.5" W x 5.5" D.
Silver Plate
Large Antique Victorian Silver Jug London 1862 Hot Water, Beer, Water, Cocktails
By Robert Hennell
Located in London, GB
This exceptional Victorian Sterling Silver Jug is richly embossed with an intricate diamond point design, each lozenge centred with a raised floral quatrefoil motif. The decoration r...
Sterling Silver
$1,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Victorian Silverplate Ice Water Tipper with Cup, 1870
Located in Pueblo, CO
Victorian quadruple silverplate ice water tipper, for the owner of the manor.
Silver Plate
Large Signed Hawkes ABP Jubilee Cut Glass Water or Cocktail Pitcher
By T. G. Hawkes & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine American Brilliant Period pitcher. In cut glass. By Hawkes. In a rare, tall pitcher form in the Jubilee pattern. With fans, diamond point hatching, stars, and russian cane...
Glass, Cut Glass
English Ironstone Imperial Hope & Carter Burgess Goddard Water Pitchers Set of 2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Ironstone Imperial Hope & Carter and Burgess & Goddard Farmhouse Water Pitchers - Set of 2. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: Large: 8" H x 8" W x 6" D. Small: ...
Ironstone
$560Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Majolica French Barbotine Dog Rose Flower Blossom Water Pitcher Jug 6"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Majolica French Barbotine pitcher / jug / carafe featuring a green and brown field with wild dog rose flower blossoms and a twig / branch handle, and purple lavender interior...
Majolica
$525Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Majolica French Barbotine Dog Rose Flower Blossom Water Pitcher Jug 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
Very large antique Majolica French Barbotine pitcher / jug / carafe featuring a green and brown field with wild dog rose flower blossoms and a twig / branch handle, and purple lavend...
Majolica
Victorian Cranberry Glass Scalloped Water Jug, Circa 1900
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This elegant water jug is crafted from vibrant cranberry glass, a distinctive material achieved by adding gold salts to molten glass. Dating from around 1900, the jug features a grac...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Very Large Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Water Jug - London 1898
By Jay Richard Attenborough & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1898 by James Jay, this attractive, very large, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Water Jug, features flat chased decoration to the body and a scroll handle....
Sterling Silver
Victorian, "Patent Mosaic" Teal Blue Cherub Water Jug, Boote, Staffordshire 1846
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This item is a vintage ceramic dish featuring a "PATENT MOSAIC" mark from the manufacturer Cork & Edge, dating back to the 19th century. This item is a piece of antique pottery, ide...
Ceramic
Victorian Brass Hot Water Jugs, Set of 2, Mid-19th Century, England
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 2 Victorian brass hot water jugs Both jugs are stamped “Army and Navy Stores, so best quality and very clean The large Jug is 16” high x 19” long x 8” wide, the smaller is...
Brass
Art nouveau Victorian sterling silver water jug made in London in 1883
By F. B. Thomas & Co. 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1883 by F. B. Thomas & Co., this attractive, Antique, Victorian, Sterling Silver Water Jug, is in the art nouveau taste, with chased floral decoration to the ...
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Water Pitcher by Edward Barnard, 1847
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian sterling silver water pitcher/jug; part of our antique dining silverware collection.
Sterling Silver
Antique American Victorian E. Kaufmann Figural Coffee Pot Water Pitcher w/ Eagle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Victorian E. Kaufmann Figural Coffee Pot Water Pitcher with Eagle and Snake Lid and Figural Handle and Spout.
Silver Plate
George Jones Majolica Iris & Water Lily Pitcher, English, ca. 1875
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A George Jones Majolica Pitcher with Relief-Molded Irises, Daffodils, and Water-Lilies, English, ca. 1875. The branch-form handle, top rim, and spout are banded in white and yellow g...
Majolica
Meriden Silver Plate Aesthetic Figural Lemonade Ice Water Tilting Pitcher
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A Meriden Brittania Co. Silver plate figural tilting covered pitcher on stand with two cups and drip cup / bowl, circa 1880 Meriden Britannia Company, Meriden, Connecticut, circa ...
Silver Plate
Antique Gorham Victorian Water Pitcher with Floral Repousse, 1887
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Victorian sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1887.
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical sterling silver water pitcher.
Sterling Silver
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
Elkington Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Bulldog Water Pitcher
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical sterling silver water pitcher.
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Water Pitcher, 1887
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical sterling silver water pitcher.
Sterling Silver
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Tiffany Wave Edge Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Wave Edge sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1885. Globular bowl with drum-form neck, small lip spout, and scroll bracket handle. Chased bands with ...
Sterling Silver
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Sterling Silver
George Jones Hand Painted and Gilded Hot Water Jug or Pitcher
By George Jones & Sons
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This very attractive, good quality porcelain hot water jug by George Jones & Co. is decorated with alternating flutes of hand painted roses and cobalt blue. It has then been finished...
Porcelain
19th Century Victorian Bristol Blue Overlaid Water Jug or Pitcher
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A delightful Victorian Bristol blue overlaid water jug or pitcher with original gilding to top and handle and star cut base.
Glass
19th Century Victorian Oak and Silver Plated Water Jug/Pitcher
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A grand oak and silver plated barrel-shaped water jug/pitcher with original white china liner. Circa 1890. Perfect for serving cold drinks on a hot summers day!
Silver Plate
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H 17 in W 6 in D 9 in
Sterling Silver Water Wine Pitcher Victorian Black Starr Frost, circa 1880 Grape
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Newtown, CT
Impressive sterling silver water or wine pitcher made circa 1880 made by Black, Starr & Frost, New York, New York. Nicely hand chased grape and vine motif. Marked at the bottom as sh...
Sterling Silver
19th Century Pair of Silverplate Water Jugs/Pitchers
By Carrington of Regent Street
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of silver plate water jugs/ pitchers by Carringtons of Regent Street London. Showing delicate, detailed engraving.
Silver Plate
Vintage WS Silver on Copper Silver Plated Victorian Water Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage "WS" Silver on Copper Silver Plated Victorian Water Pitcher. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 8.75" H x 9" W x 6" D.
Silver Plate
Vintage 1847 Rogers Bros. Silver Plated Argosy Victorian Water Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Silver Plated "Argosy" Victorian Water Pitcher. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 11" H x 9" W x 6" D.
Silver Plate
WMA Rogers Oneida Victorian Style Silver Plated Water Pitcher
By Oneida
Located in Philadelphia, PA
WMA Rogers Oneida Victorian Style Silver Plated Water Pitcher. Circa Late 20th Century.
Silver Plate
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H 8.5 in W 7 in D 8 in
Vintage English Victorian Style Silver Plated Grapevine Pattern Water Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Victorian Style Silver Plated Grapevine Pattern Water Pitcher.
Silver Plate
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H 8.25 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
Vintage Leonard Victorian Style Bulbous Silver Plated Footed Water Pitcher
By Leonard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Leonard Victorian Style Bulbous Silver Plated Footed Water Pitcher.
Silver Plate
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H 9 in W 8 in D 5 in
Vintage International Silver Co Silver Plated Victorian Bulbous Water Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage International Silver Co Silver Plated Victorian Style Bulbous Water Pitcher. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Silver Plate
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H 9.5 in W 8.5 in D 6 in
Vintage Crescent Victorian Silver Plated Bulbous Lemonade Water Pitcher Engraved
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Crescent Victorian Silver Plated Bulbous Lemonade Ice Water Pitcher with Engraving that Reads "D.V.
Silver Plate
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H 8.5 in W 8.5 in D 6 in
Vintage Victorian Silver Plated Melford Lemonade Water Pitcher with "S" Monogram
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Victorian Silver Plated Melford Lemonade Water Pitcher with "S" Monogram.
Silver Plate
Vintage Crescent Victorian Silver Plated Bulbous Water Pitcher on Paw Feet
By Crescent Silverware 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Crescent Victorian Silver Plated Bulbous Water Pitcher on Paw Feet.
Silver Plate
Sold
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Claret Jug / Ewer / Pitcher 1869 Wine / Water
By Samuel Smily
Located in London, GB
An elegant Antique Victorian solid Silver Wine / Claret Jug decorated with a beautiful chased floral and scroll design on either side of a scroll bordered cartouche. The Jug has a fi...
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Plated Tilt Water Pitcher
By Standard Silver Co.
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique silver plate tilting cold water pitcher made by Standard Silver Co. of Toronto in the 1890s.
Silver Plate
White Ironstone Water Pitcher by Johnson Bros England
By Johnson Brothers
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large, heavy Early 20th Century Ironstone Water Pitcher by Johnson Bros, England. Pitcher features graceful, bulbous body with elegant scrollwork detailing on the handle and spout--r...
Pottery
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H 7 in W 9 in D 6 in
Cheltenham & Co England Silver Plated Hand Chased Bacchus Wine Water Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Cheltenham & Co England Silver Plated Hand Chased Bacchus Wine Water Pitcher. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 7" H x 9" W x 6" D.
Silver Plate
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H 10 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
Vintage English Ironstone White Farmhouse Milk Water Pitchers - Set of 2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Ironstone White Farmhouse Milk Water Pitchers - Set of 2. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: Small: 9" H x 9" W x 5.5" D. Large: 10" H x 10" W x 6.5" D.
Ironstone
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H 6 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Oneida Sambonet Italy Silver Plated Modern Coffee Pot Water Pitcher
By Oneida
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Oneida Sambonet Italy Silver Plated Modern Coffee Pot Water Pitcher. Item features a nice heavy construction, original hallmark, quality Italian craftsmanship. Circa Mid 20th...
Silver Plate
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H 5 in W 4.25 in D 5.25 in
Antique Majolica Heron Crane Stork Bird Water Lily Creamer Pitcher Jug 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Majolica Heron / Crane / Stork creamer pitcher / jug featuring the bird eating a fish on a water lily pad. Dimensions: 5.25" x 4.25" x 7" (Width x Depth x Height)
Majolica
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H 6.5 in W 3.75 in D 4.75 in
Antique Majolica Heron Crane Stork Bird Water Lily Creamer Pitcher Jug 6.5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Majolica Heron / Crane / Stork creamer pitcher / jug featuring the bird eating a fish on a water lily pad. Dimensions: 4.75" x 3.75" x 6.5" (Width x Depth x Height)
Majolica
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H 9 in W 8 in D 6.5 in
Antique Art Nouveau Majolica Green Man Face & Daisies Water Jug Pitcher 9"
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful example of a late 19th century majolica water pitcher, off white in color featuring a design of yellow daisies, with green and brown art nouveau styling in the scalloped ...
Majolica
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H 15 in W 10.5 in D 7 in
Antique Reed & Barton Silver Plated Snow Scenes Large Coffee Pot Water Pitcher
By Reed & Barton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Reed & Barton Figural Snow Scenes Large Coffee Pot Pitcher. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 15" H x 10.5" W x 7" D.
Silver Plate
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H 8.27 in W 4.53 in D 7.09 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Water Jug, Hunt & Roskell
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian solid silver water jug, made in the 'Teniers' style, (a renowned Dutch painter), decorated with a rural landscape and scenes of peasants drinking, stan...
Sterling Silver
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H 7.25 in W 7 in D 5.75 in
Antique Victorian Art Glass Opalescent Cranberry Water Pitcher in Coinspot
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Art Glass Opalescent Cranberry Water Pitcher in Coinspot Pattern with Reeded applied Handle C1890 Measures - 7 1/4" x 7" x 5 3/4" A fine example of Victorian art g...
Art Glass
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H 9.5 in W 8.5 in D 6 in
Antique Victorian EG Webster & Son Large Silver Plate Water Serving Pitcher
By E.G. Webster & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique late 19th – early 20th century (1886-1928) silver plate pitcher by E.G. Webster & Son. “The firm of Elizur G. Webster began the silverplating activity at 175 Broadway, N...
Silver Plate
Sterling Silver Water Pitcher ( John Cox & Co )
By John Cox & Co.
Located in Huntington, NY
Sterling Silver Water Pitcher by John Cox & Co NY NY 1817 - 1853
Sterling Silver
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.