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19thc Decorated Stoneware Pennsylvania Pitcher
19thc Decorated Stoneware Pennsylvania Pitcher

19thc Decorated Stoneware Pennsylvania Pitcher

By Frey Pottery Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Hand made & decorated stoneware pitcher in fine as found condition.This was found in Berks County,Pennsylvania.Amazing thickness in the pottery.

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

1950's Pitcher Wolmar Castillo for Taller De Los Ballesteros , Mexican Modernism
1950's Pitcher Wolmar Castillo for Taller De Los Ballesteros , Mexican Modernism

1950's Pitcher Wolmar Castillo for Taller De Los Ballesteros , Mexican Modernism

By Wolmar Castillo, Los Ballesteros

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare and character-rich 1950s silver-plated creamer designed and handcrafted by Wolmar Castillo for the famed Taller de los Ballesteros in Taxco, Guerrero—one of the most important...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Emilia Castillo Large Silver “Ball” Pitcher, Signed, Taxco Mexico
Emilia Castillo Large Silver “Ball” Pitcher, Signed, Taxco Mexico

Emilia Castillo Large Silver “Ball” Pitcher, Signed, Taxco Mexico

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A bold and sculptural hammered silver pitcher by Emilia Castillo, featuring her iconic “ball handle” design. The arched handle is accented with a series of polished silver spheres, g...

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1980s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Martin Brothers Rare Large Tall Grotesque Spoon Warmer Jug
Martin Brothers Rare Large Tall Grotesque Spoon Warmer Jug

Martin Brothers Rare Large Tall Grotesque Spoon Warmer Jug

By Martin Brothers

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An extremely rare and probably unique, tall grotesque figural ewer or spoon/ladle warmer by Robert Wallace Martin for the Martin Brothers dated 1880. The stoneware ewer is of tall cy...

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1880s British Arts and Crafts Antique Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware

Georgian Davenport small Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Ptn, circa 1815
Georgian Davenport small Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Ptn, circa 1815

Georgian Davenport small Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Ptn, circa 1815

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a small size antique Hydra jug or Pitcher made by the Davenport Company of Longport, Staffordshire, England in the late Georgian period, circa 1805-1820, made of Ironstone po...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ironstone

19th Century French Orchies Majolica Rabbit Pitcher
19th Century French Orchies Majolica Rabbit Pitcher

19th Century French Orchies Majolica Rabbit Pitcher

By Orchies

Located in Pearland, TX

A rare French majolica barbotine rabbit pitcher by Orchies, circa 1890. Model number LP2 on reverse. This highly collectible pitcher is depicted as a wh...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Deborah Ehrlich Crystal Water Decanter for Blue Hill at Stone Barns
Deborah Ehrlich Crystal Water Decanter for Blue Hill at Stone Barns

Deborah Ehrlich Crystal Water Decanter for Blue Hill at Stone Barns

By Deborah Ehrlich

Located in Accord, NY

The Deborah Ehrlich Crystal Water Decanter was designed in collaboration with Laureen Barber and Philippe Gouze for Dan Barber's James Beard Award winning restaurant, Blue Hill at St...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Minimalist Pitchers

Materials

Crystal

Original classic Ceramic Pitcher, Italy 1970s
Original classic Ceramic Pitcher, Italy 1970s

Original classic Ceramic Pitcher, Italy 1970s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Beautiful classic ceramic pitcher made in Italy in the 1970s. The vintage pitcher has the original manufacturer's label. The pottery jug is in g...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Los Castillo Silver Butterfly Pitcher with Malachite & Shell Inlay
Vintage Los Castillo Silver Butterfly Pitcher with Malachite & Shell Inlay

Vintage Los Castillo Silver Butterfly Pitcher with Malachite & Shell Inlay

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional Los Castillo silver-plated pitcher from Taxco, Mexico, featuring a whimsical and artistic design with two applied butterflies—one inlaid with luminous mother of pearl and...

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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Malachite, Silver Plate

Los Castillo Apple-Shaped Silver Plate Creamer, Sugar Bowl & Matching Ladle
Los Castillo Apple-Shaped Silver Plate Creamer, Sugar Bowl & Matching Ladle

Los Castillo Apple-Shaped Silver Plate Creamer, Sugar Bowl & Matching Ladle

By Los Castillo, Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A playful yet refined silver plated apple-form service set by Emilia Castillo for Los Castillo, crafted in Taxco, Mexico in the late 20th century. This collectible set includes a cre...

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1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers

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Malachite, Silver Plate, Brass

Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Basket Japan Pattern, Georgian circa 1818
Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Basket Japan Pattern, Georgian circa 1818

Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Basket Japan Pattern, Georgian circa 1818

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good, very early Mason's Ironstone Hydra jug or pitcher in the Basket Japan pattern, made in the English, late Georgian period, circa 1815-1820. This jug is very decorativ...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ironstone

Los Castillo Taxco Parrot Pitcher Tea Set Silver Plate Hardstone 1960s
Los Castillo Taxco Parrot Pitcher Tea Set Silver Plate Hardstone 1960s

Los Castillo Taxco Parrot Pitcher Tea Set Silver Plate Hardstone 1960s

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional four-piece modernist serving set designed and produced by Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico, circa 1960s. This sculptural set includes a large parrot-form water pitcher, ...

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1960s Mexican Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Stone, Silver Plate, Copper

Antique Pugliese Ceramic Water Pitcher (circa 1890s)
Antique Pugliese Ceramic Water Pitcher (circa 1890s)

Antique Pugliese Ceramic Water Pitcher (circa 1890s)

Located in London, GB

Ceramic antique water jug from Puglia in the South of Italy (circa late 19th C). A delightful example of a Pugliese pitcher decorated and shaped in the trad...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Edwardian ceramic Hydra Jug or Pitcher by Doulton in Jardinière Ptn, circa 1905
Edwardian ceramic Hydra Jug or Pitcher by Doulton in Jardinière Ptn, circa 1905

Edwardian ceramic Hydra Jug or Pitcher by Doulton in Jardinière Ptn, circa 1905

By Doulton Burslem

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good mid to large size pottery Hydra jug or Pitcher made by Doulton & Co of Nile Street, Burslem, Staffordshire, England which we date to the Edwardian period, Cir...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Antique French Majolica Pitcher by La Faïencerie d'Onnaing
Antique French Majolica Pitcher by La Faïencerie d'Onnaing

Antique French Majolica Pitcher by La Faïencerie d'Onnaing

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Antique French Majolica barbotine pitcher produced by La Faïencerie d'Onnaing in the late 19th or early 20th century. These pitchers, also called pichets or canettes, are known for t...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Art Deco Pitcher, Silver Plate, XARR Monaco, 1970s
Art Deco Pitcher, Silver Plate, XARR Monaco, 1970s

Art Deco Pitcher, Silver Plate, XARR Monaco, 1970s

By Wiwen Nilsson

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

An exclusive stylish pitcher in silver plate produced for XARR Monte Carlo, Monaco during the 1970's. The style is pure Art Deco with it's angular clean lines. A perfect addition to ...

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1970s Monacan Art Deco Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

SET Chubut Champagne Bucket, Tray, Pitcher, Alpaca Silver & Black Horn
SET Chubut Champagne Bucket, Tray, Pitcher, Alpaca Silver & Black Horn

SET Chubut Champagne Bucket, Tray, Pitcher, Alpaca Silver & Black Horn

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

20 x 20 cm 49 x 9 cm 28 x 12 cm The calm, peace and stillness of the Villa La Angostura lakes, together with its woods, are transmitted to the handles and the relaxed shapes of the...

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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Pitchers

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Tentacle Octopus Hand-Blown Glass Wine Decanter Bar Sea Creatures
Contemporary Tentacle Octopus Hand-Blown Glass Wine Decanter Bar Sea Creatures

Contemporary Tentacle Octopus Hand-Blown Glass Wine Decanter Bar Sea Creatures

By Simone Crestani

Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT

Contemporary Tentacle Hand-Blown Glass Wine Decanter by Simone Crestani Introducing the Tentacle Decanter, a masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship by the renowned glass artist S...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pitchers

Materials

Glass

Silver Plated & Lapis Lazuli Creamer by Los Castillo, Mexico 1970's, Signed
Silver Plated & Lapis Lazuli Creamer by Los Castillo, Mexico 1970's, Signed

Silver Plated & Lapis Lazuli Creamer by Los Castillo, Mexico 1970's, Signed

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introducing the exquisite Silver Plated & Lapis Lazuli Creamer by Los Castillo, a remarkable artifact hailing from Mexico's artistic heritage of the 1970s. Made in Taxco Guerrero at...

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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate

Italian art glass carafe - blown glass stopper, yellow/orange - 1960
Italian art glass carafe - blown glass stopper, yellow/orange - 1960

Italian art glass carafe - blown glass stopper, yellow/orange - 1960

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Beautiful glass carafe of Italian art from the 1960s. The carafe with an amber color, bold yellow-orange and an impressive blown glass cap, which shows all the technique of the Ital...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Art Glass

Large Signed Hawkes ABP Jubilee Cut Glass Water or Cocktail Pitcher
Large Signed Hawkes ABP Jubilee Cut Glass Water or Cocktail Pitcher

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...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Pitchers

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Glass, Cut Glass

Egidio Casagrande Hammered Brass Pitcher, Italy c.1950
Egidio Casagrande Hammered Brass Pitcher, Italy c.1950

Egidio Casagrande Hammered Brass Pitcher, Italy c.1950

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Egidio Casagrande Hammered Brass Pitcher, Italy c.1950. Beautiful natural patina to the brass.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Brass

Czech “Lines & Canes” Art Glass Beverage Set -- Attributed to Ernst Steinwald
Czech “Lines & Canes” Art Glass Beverage Set -- Attributed to Ernst Steinwald

Czech “Lines & Canes” Art Glass Beverage Set -- Attributed to Ernst Steinwald

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a striking Czechoslovak modernist art glass beverage set comprising a hand-blown pitcher and six matching tumblers, attributed to Ernst Steinwald & Co. Executed in clear ...

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1930s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-19th Century American Victorian Silver Plated Pitcher on Stand
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Silver Plated Pitcher on Stand

Mid-19th Century American Victorian Silver Plated Pitcher on Stand

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent classical American fancy silver plated ice water pitcher and swing stand serving set. Circa 1860s Exquisitely crafted in the mid-19th cent...

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Mid-19th Century American High Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

Mason´s Ironstone Hand Decorated China Jug, England, Mid 20th C.
Mason´s Ironstone Hand Decorated China Jug, England, Mid 20th C.

Mason´s Ironstone Hand Decorated China Jug, England, Mid 20th C.

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Valencia, VC

Add a touch of timeless elegance to your table with this pristine Mason's Ironstone custard jug, hand-decorated in the beloved early 19th-century Mandalay pattern. The vibrant colo...

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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Ironstone

Majolica Glazed Ceramic Oranges Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s
Majolica Glazed Ceramic Oranges Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s

Majolica Glazed Ceramic Oranges Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching realistic Majolica oranges jug / pitcher in orange and green glazed ceramic, Spain, 1950s-1960s. Hand-painted Manises ceramic decorative jug in the shape of a bunch of ...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Pair of Terracotta Pitchers, 9-Inch Diameter, 15-Inch Height
Pair of Terracotta Pitchers, 9-Inch Diameter, 15-Inch Height

Pair of Terracotta Pitchers, 9-Inch Diameter, 15-Inch Height

Located in San Francisco, US

Pair of terracotta pitchers with a classic, rounded silhouette and single side handle, offering a warm, sculptural presence on a table, console, or open shelf. Each pitcher measures ...

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20th Century Pitchers

Materials

Terracotta

Blue and white pottery jug, hand-painted,  19th century
Blue and white pottery jug, hand-painted,  19th century

Blue and white pottery jug, hand-painted, 19th century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A charming 19th-century earthenware pitcher, hand-decorated with stylized floral motifs in cobalt blue tones on a creamy white background. The curved body rests on a small circular f...

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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Italian Lemon Pitcher by Paradox, Handcrafted Majolica Pottery
Vintage Italian Lemon Pitcher by Paradox, Handcrafted Majolica Pottery

Vintage Italian Lemon Pitcher by Paradox, Handcrafted Majolica Pottery

By Paradox

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Bursting with charm and Mediterranean flair, this vintage Italian ceramic lemon pitcher was handcrafted by Paradox, a ceramics studio known for playful, high-quality majolica pottery...

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20th Century Portuguese Hollywood Regency Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Pair of 1960s Czech Silver-Plated and Cranberry Glass Figural Duck Claret Jugs
Pair of 1960s Czech Silver-Plated and Cranberry Glass Figural Duck Claret Jugs

Pair of 1960s Czech Silver-Plated and Cranberry Glass Figural Duck Claret Jugs

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of 1960s silver-plated and deep cranberry pink glass figural duck claret jugs, Czech Republic By: unknown Material: glass, crystal, silver, metal Technique: cast, molded, silve...

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Silver

Lovely Pitcher Ceramics Ewald Dahlskog 1930s, Bo Fajans, Sweden
Lovely Pitcher Ceramics Ewald Dahlskog 1930s, Bo Fajans, Sweden

Lovely Pitcher Ceramics Ewald Dahlskog 1930s, Bo Fajans, Sweden

By Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans

Located in Stockholm, SE

A lovely pitcher designed by Ewald Dahlskog in the 1930s at Bo Fajans in Gefle, Sweden. It is 26.5 cm high and in very good condition. This pitcher is with the green "Lava" decor Ew...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Large English Silver Plated Holding Top / Cut Glass Claret Jug / Pitcher
Large English Silver Plated Holding Top / Cut Glass Claret Jug / Pitcher

Large English Silver Plated Holding Top / Cut Glass Claret Jug / Pitcher

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Introduce a touch of 19th-century elegance to your table or bar with this exquisite English Silver Plate and Cut Glass Claret Jug from the mid-19th century. The pitcher, designed in ...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

Emilia Castillo Silver-Plated Toucan Creamer with Onyx & Jasper, Mexico 1980's
Emilia Castillo Silver-Plated Toucan Creamer with Onyx & Jasper, Mexico 1980's

Emilia Castillo Silver-Plated Toucan Creamer with Onyx & Jasper, Mexico 1980's

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A charming and highly collectible silver-plated creamer pitcher designed and handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico by renowned artist and silversmith Emilia Castillo. Celebrated for her imagi...

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1980s Mexican Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Onyx, Silver Plate, Brass

Marius Bessone Vallauris Mid-Century Sculptural Art Pottery Pitcher
Marius Bessone Vallauris Mid-Century Sculptural Art Pottery Pitcher

Marius Bessone Vallauris Mid-Century Sculptural Art Pottery Pitcher

By Marius Bessone

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very stylish and unusual French mid-century organic sculptural lava glazed pitcher by renowned ceramicist Marius Bessone (French, 1929-2001). Based in Vallauris, an enclave of so...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Pink Diamond Quilted Cased Glass Pitcher
Antique Pink Diamond Quilted Cased Glass Pitcher

Antique Pink Diamond Quilted Cased Glass Pitcher

Located in Fulton, CA

A late 19th century cased glass pitcher. Circa. 1890. Beautiful pink and white diamond quilted pattern. Excellent original condition.

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Art Glass

German Stein - Beer Mug - Tankard - Pot - Ceramic - Germany
German Stein - Beer Mug - Tankard - Pot - Ceramic - Germany

German Stein - Beer Mug - Tankard - Pot - Ceramic - Germany

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Charming German beer stein from the mid-20th century. Ceramic stein decorated with floral designs, houses, and two German figures, a man and a woman, in the Bavarian style. Blue and ...

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Mid-19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Saint Clément Majolica Duck Mallard Pitcher
19th Century French Saint Clément Majolica Duck Mallard Pitcher

19th Century French Saint Clément Majolica Duck Mallard Pitcher

By Saint-Clément

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An unusual and very quirky vintage Majolica barbotine water or wine pitcher in the shape of a mallard duck, made by Keller et Guérin's earthenware factory at Saint Clément, near Luné...

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19th Century French Antique Pitchers

Materials

Faience, Majolica

Wonderful Wild Boar Silver Plated Carafe Lidded Decanter Pitcher Valenti Spain
Wonderful Wild Boar Silver Plated Carafe Lidded Decanter Pitcher Valenti Spain

Wonderful Wild Boar Silver Plated Carafe Lidded Decanter Pitcher Valenti Spain

By F. Valenti

Located in Roslyn, NY

A rare and impressive large Spanish pitcher or jug made from heavy art glass and a figural silver plated collar and hinged lid in the form of a Boar's head retaining it's original gl...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass Milk Jug
Antique Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass Milk Jug

Antique Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass Milk Jug

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large antique Arts & Crafts copper and brass milk jug An unusual large antique Arts & Crafts copper and brass milk jug having an attractive unusual s...

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1910s European Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Copper

Antique Wicker Mercury Glass Thermos Pitcher
Antique Wicker Mercury Glass Thermos Pitcher

Antique Wicker Mercury Glass Thermos Pitcher

Located in New York, NY

An antique wicker and mercury glass thermos pitcher, circa early-20th century, China. Beautiful wicker casing around a silver mercury glass thermos with silk, cork and aluminum stopp...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Pitchers

Materials

Wicker, Mercury Glass

Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Lilac Sprig Decorated Jug
Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Lilac Sprig Decorated Jug

Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Lilac Sprig Decorated Jug

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very fine antique English Staffordshire porcelain jug decorated with lilac sprigged floral designs and dating from around 1830. The jug is finely made in white porcelain and is of ...

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1830s English Regency Antique Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Mexican Pitcher by Los Castillo
Mexican Pitcher by Los Castillo

Mexican Pitcher by Los Castillo

By Los Castillo

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this Mexican metal and malachite pitcher sporting an amazing handle in a parrot motif by Los Castillo Taxco México. This is an exquisite and monumental pitcher s...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Steel

Parian Jasperware Hummingbird Pitcher
Parian Jasperware Hummingbird Pitcher

Parian Jasperware Hummingbird Pitcher

Located in New York, NY

Parian jasperware hummingbird pitcher. Vibrant blue and white vintage Parian pitcher with hummingbirds amidst foliage. England, circa 1930s Dimensions:...

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Early 20th Century English Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

English 20th Century Glass and Silver Coffee Pitcher with Cabriole Legs
English 20th Century Glass and Silver Coffee Pitcher with Cabriole Legs

English 20th Century Glass and Silver Coffee Pitcher with Cabriole Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English glass and silver coffee pitcher from the 20th century, with scrolling handle, pierced motifs and paw feet. Created in England during the 20th century, this pitcher feature...

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20th Century English Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Modern Mexican Petite Pitcher by Los Castillo
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Petite Pitcher by Los Castillo

Mid-Century Modern Mexican Petite Pitcher by Los Castillo

By Los Castillo

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this Mid-Century Modern Mexican Petite Pitcher sporting an amazing handle in a bird motif by Los Castillo Taxco México. The pitcher Marked Los Castillo Taxco Mex...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Precious Stone

Vintage, New and Antique Pitchers

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.