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Pitchers For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Victorian
Carl Auböck Glass Pitcher with Cane Wrapped Handle, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modern Carl Auböck Glass Pitcher with his classic caned wrapped handle. Featuring a handcrafted large, wide mouth clear Austrian Glass Pitcher with...
Category

1950s Austrian Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Cane, Glass

Vintage Academy Silver on Copper Modernist Bulbous Water Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Academy Silver on Copper Modernist Bulbous Water Pitcher. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century. Measurements: 7" H x 8.5" W x 4.5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

21st Century Italian Sterling Silver Modern Pitcher
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver jug with a modern, essential and minimalist line. Made with a shiny finish, it was worked starting from two 925 silver sheets, obtaining a space between the internal ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Water Pitcher 392
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a Mid-Century Hans Hansen sterling silver water pitcher with walnut handle, design #392 from 1948. Hans Hansen is one of the premier Danish silver makers, Karl Gustav Hansen ...
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20th Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Brilliant Cut Crytal Pitcher or Vase
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and substantial, American brilliant cut crystal pitcher (or vase), Victorian period, circa early-20th century, 1900s, A...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Crystal

19th Century Ironstone Mason Snake Handle Pitcher Imari Pattern
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century ironstone snake handle Pitcher Imari pattern signed Mason.
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1890s English Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Old Sheffield Plate Tea Pot with Pearwood Handle, circa 1820, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Old Sheffield plate tea pot with pearwood handle, circa 1820, English. Classical period. Egg & dart border, ball feet. One tiny dimple on top. 11.25" over spout, 4.75" d., 6.5" h. W...
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1820s English Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

COPELAND SPODE - Large Jasperware Pitcher - U.K. - Circa 1833-1847
Located in Chatham, ON
COPELAND SPODE - Rare early antique blue and cream jasperware pitcher - large size - featuring a twig style handle with applied raspberry vines with fruit and leaves to the neck - th...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage F. Hingelberg Pitcher by Svend Weihrauch 204
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Mid-Century pitcher with ivory handle, design #204 by Svend Weihrauch from 1941. Elegant Mid-Century design, F. Hingelberg was one of the premier silvers makers in Denmark at the time, their hand craftsmanship is of the absolute highest quality. The handle is not cracked, the marks are part of the natural patina from ageing. There is an ebonite ring...
Category

20th Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set Of Four Yates & Birch English Pewter Graduated Pitchers
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set off four 19th century Yates & Birch pewter pitchers with pewter handles. Two are clearly stamped with Yates & Birch marking, also have Queen Victoria certification marks. Etched ...
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Sterling Kay Fisker Pitchers
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a pair of A. Michelsen sterling silver pitchers designed by Kay Fisker in 1935, from a private estate in London. Fisker designed two sizes of this pitcher, both are represent...
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20th Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Racine Silver Plated Victorian Tilting Lemonade Water Pitcher on Stand w Goblets
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Racine Silverplated Victorian Tilting Lemonade Water Pitcher on Stand w/ Goblets. Item features stunning ornate figural details, Egyptian Revivial Face ...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Staffordshire Toby Jug
Located in High Point, NC
19th century ceramic Toby jug from the Staffordshire region of England. He has a blue jacket and a warm expression on his face. The jug has copper lustre accents as well for added ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, 20th Century
Located in New York City, NY
Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, France, 20th Century Beautifully textured hand-thrown ceramic jug with a translucent glaze that moves between creamy white, to lightly glazed beige. Additio...
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20th Century French Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century WR Loftus London English Tavern Two Gallon Copper Measure
Located in Forney, TX
A monumental Victorian era copper two gallon ale measure made by W. R. Loftus, Oxford Street, London, England. circa 1870 Most impressive large size, hand-crafted in traditional haystack form with a deep lip and pour spout, small neck, broad base, and riveted reinforced handle. The bulbous vessel body inscribed "Two Gallon", stamped with official crown over MW mark to rim interior, signed WR Loftus London. Retaining original antique character and charm throughout, including highly desirable verdigris patina, scattered scuffs, dings, and antique character marks that add to the elegant rustic warmth, rich history, and overall charm. The measure was used in taverns to truthfully measure ale or cider to protect society from fraud during trading transactions. With a largely illiterate population at the time, the interests of every citizen needed to be considered and cared for so stamped and sealed measures were used throughout the British Isles. For example, in 1309 it was decreed “The Standard of bushels, gallIons and ells shalI be sealed with an iron seal...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Copper

Antique Silver Plated Victorian Water Pitcher By The Sheffield Silver Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Silver Plated Victorian Water Pitcher By The Sheffield Silver Co. Circa Mid 20th century. Measurements: 10" H x 8" W x 5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Gorham Grapevine Drinks Set with Pitcher & Mug on Tray, 1888
Located in New York, NY
Victorian sterling silver drinks set. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1888. This set comprises pitcher and mug on tray. Pitcher and mug have curved bodies and split-mounted branch ha...
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1880s American Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Hallmarked &Stamped Victorian circa 1880 2 Gallon Copper & Brass Pitcher
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1860-1880 Victorian Copper & Brass 2 Gallon Pitcher jug. I have two of these, the second jug is an earlier Georgian...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Brass, Copper

Wonderful Modern Pair Swid Powell Water Pitcher TsAO & McKown Silver Plate Italy
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Swid Powell / Calvin TsAO and Zack McKown Silver Plated Water Pitchers With A Sleek Conical Form With Flat Curving Handle And Ice Guard, This Beautiful Modern Pit...
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20th Century Italian Modern Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

George Jones Majolica Lily on Barrel Jug
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
George Jones Majolica jug/pitcher which features lilies on a brown barrel ground. Colouration: brown, green, white, are predominant. Bears a pattern number, '1800'.
Category

1870s Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Antique Fenton Large Cranberry Opalescent Coin Dot Art Glass Pitcher
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique pitcher is unsigned, but presumed to have been made by the Fenton Glass Company of the United States and date to approximately 1900 and do...
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Art Glass

Carl-Harry Stalhane Pitcher
Located in San Francisco, CA
A cinnamon colored stoneware water jug for Rorstrand. Inscribed on base with makers initials and studio mark.
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1950s Danish Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Oneida Sambonet Italy Silver Plated Modern Coffee Pot Water Pitcher
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...
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

George Jones Majolica Bulrush and Lily Jug/Pitcher
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
George Jones Majolica jug/pitcher which features green leaves, bulrushes/cattails and water lilies. Brown ground version. Colouration: brown, green, pink, are predominant. Bears a pa...
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1870s Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Antique Ironstone China Coxon & Co Green Pottery Wash Bowl Basin and Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Ironstone China Coxon & Co. Light Green Pottery Wash Bowl Basin and Pitcher. Item features a wonderful floral painted details, large im...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Fancy American Victorian Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
Located in New York, NY
Fancy American Victorian sterling silver water pitcher, ca 1900. Ovoid with baluster bowl on domed foot. Helmet mouth and high-looping leaf-capped double-scroll handle. Chased fluid ...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Staffordshire Transferware Serving Creamer Jug Pitcher
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique 20th century Staffordshire transferware porcelain jug or pitcher featuring an English landscape in black, originally designed by James Cutts for W. Adams & Sons, and a yellow border around the upper edge. “James Cutts was born in 1808 in Pinxton, Derbyshire, he was the 9th of 10 children and the youngest of five boys. His father, John Cutts, was a moderately gifted china painter, trained at the Derby porcelain works, who moved to become manager of the Pinxton porcelain...
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Toby Jug with Plaid Jacket
Located in High Point, NC
19th century ceramic Toby jug from the Staffordshire region of England. He has a lovely plaid jacket and polka dotted vest. He wears a warm expression on his face.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

English Silver Engraved Decanter Widdowson & Veale
Located in Newark, England
The Decanter of slim tapered form with bulbous body, splayed circular foot with pinched stem and shaped opening. The Decanter extensively decorated throughout the body with two large fern leaves stemming from a central tied ribbon in the form of a bow. The decanter features a rounded handle fitted to the upper half of the decanter with a hinged shaped lid opening with gravity. To the base of the decanter an engraving reading “Jesse Collings. from I. Chamberlain.” Hallmarked to the neck AM (Alexander Macrae), Lion passant (sterling silver), Leopard Head town mark for London, Date letter R (1872) and the sovereign head duty mark. The Decanter is complete with its original latched fitted box lined in purple velvet with gold stringing to the exterior and the retailers mark to the inside doors “Widdowson & Veale, Goldsmith & Jewellery, to the Court of Spain, 73 Strand London.” Widdowson & Veale George Widdowson (b. 1804 Lincoln – Died 1872 Dulwich Village) was a celebrated silversmith and goldsmith although he took the route of retailer rather than a craftsman and by the age of 28 he had taken over his uncle’s London shop on the Strand, London. His uncle John Salter had been a close friend of Lord Nelson’s daughter, Horatia, and was godfather to one of her children. The shop was very successful and John Salter had supplied Nelson with many pieces of jewellery, including mourning rings. Widdowson developed the shop into Widdowson & Veale located at No. 73 Strand on the corner of Adam Street and opposite the Adelphi. Widdowson had a real eye for marketing. He once had a detailed newspaper article dedicated to his proposal to make a copy of Aeneas’ shield, as described in Virgil’s Aeneid. There is no evidence the shield was ever made though it did get good publicity. The company made swords and other weapons for the British army and navy, orders and decorations for the British court and were goldsmiths and jewellers to the court of Spain. In 1842 on the christening of Queen Victoria’s eldest son (later King Edward VII), Widdowson’s eye for publicity meant that the firm gave a christening gift of ‘an immense silver coronet supporting the Prince of Wales feathers.’ Widdowson & Veale were also makers to HRH the Duke of Sussex and the Court of Spain. In 1844, George was 40 and his business was doing well, as was the economy as a whole. The firm were able to advertise for apprentices, asking for a premium of £100. On 11 February 1847 George married Eliza Duffield (nee Boville), the daughter of a Putney wine merchant who had been living in Gibraltar but returned when her first husband, John Duffield, died. George and Eliza were middle-aged when they married and did not have children. Alexander Macrae founder of the firm that went on to be C J Vander Ltd. Macrae was recorded at 32 Bow Street, Covent Garden, London September 1856. He was joined in partnership by Martin Goldstein c. 1870, whereupon the style of the firm was changed to Macrae & Goldstein – first listed in 1871 as a silversmith. Alexander Macrae supplied many of the great firms at that time such as Elkington, Harry Emanuel...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Ray Finch Winchcombe Studio Pottery Metallic Glazed Double Cream Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and exceptional metallic glazed studio pottery jug by Ray Finch and made at Winchcombe around 1981. The stoneware jug was gifted by Ray Finch to the previous owner on 5th ...
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1980s English Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Victorian Quality Doulton Lambeth Jug
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality Doulton Lambeth jug having a quality Doulton Lambeth jug with a shaped handle and neck in wonderful blue, green, brown and gold colours In perfect origi...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Vtg English Silver Mfg Co Silverplated Copper Tone Victorian Style Water Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Silver Mfg Co. Silver plated Copper Tone Victorian Style Water Pitcher. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 9" H x 9.25" W x 6" D....
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

Owl Pitcher in Ceramic by Marcel Guillot, circa 1955
Located in New York City, NY
This delightful pitcher/vase showcases Guillot's stunning, painterly work as a ceramicist.
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20th Century French Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

John Jelfs Large Incised Pattern Studio Pottery Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and stylish Cotswold Pottery studio pottery jug with incised patterning by renowned potter John Jelfs (British. b.1946) and dating from around 1997. The heavily made stonewar...
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1990s English Modern Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware

Antique English Victorian Tavern Copper Half Gallon Measure Jug
Located in Forney, TX
A 19th century English Victorian era copper half-gallon ale measure. impressive size, hand-crafted in traditional haystack form with a deep lip and pour spout, small neck, tapering bulbous body on broad base, with a large handle. Vessel body inscribed "Half Gallon", stamped maker's marks, 10, and tax marks to rim interior. circa 1875 The measure was used in taverns to truthfully measure ale or cider to protect society from fraud during trading transactions. With a largely illiterate population at the time, the interests of every citizen needed to be considered and cared for so stamped and sealed measures were used throughout the British Isles. For example, in 1309 it was decreed “The Standard of bushels, gallIons and ells shalI be sealed with an iron seal...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Copper

Manning Bowman 1899 Art Deco Pitcher-Pot In Copper Bronze Brass And Porcelain
Located in Miami, FL
An industrial age pitcher designed by Manning Bowman Co. A industrial age pitcher-coffee/tea pot, created in Connecticut North America by the Manning Bowman Company, back in the lat...
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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel

Clive Bowen Studio Pottery Slip Trailed Honey Glazed Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish slip trailed studio pottery jug decorated in honey glazes by renowned potter Clive Bowen (British, b.1943) and dating from the 20th century. Clive Bowen is considered as one the great British studio potters and is renowned internationally with his work in collections worldwide. He is based in Devon where he uses the local red earthenware clay and has worked with both Michael Leach...
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20th Century English Modern Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Janice Tchalenko Hand Painted Patchwork Studio Pottery Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and unique reduced stoneware studio pottery large jug hand painted with patch work designs by renowned potter and artist Janice Tchalenko ...
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1980s English Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware

Barry Huggett Salt Glazed Slip Trailed Studio Potter Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and well potted Carnon Downs Pottery salt glazed jug with slip trailed patterning by Cornish based potter Barry Huggett and dating from around 1996. The stoneware jug ...
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1990s English Modern Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage 1970s Ceramic Pitcher, Derbyshire England with Dog Breeds Pictures
By Berkshire Home & Antiques
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1970s Ceramic Pitcher, Derbyshire England with Dog Breeds Design. Large English ironstone transfer printed large decorative pitcher Whimsical brigh...
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Late 20th Century English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Antique English Minton Majolica Pottery Blue Pottery Beer Jug Pitcher 1870
Located in Portland, OR
Antique English Minton majolica jug/pitcher, circa 1870. A very handsome majolica jug, with a cobalt blue background, the spout of the jug is decorated with a yellow glazed mask of a...
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1870s English High Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

20th Century Blown Glass Jug by Kjell Engman
Located in Firenze, FI
A stunning jug in blown glass by the Swedish glass artist Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda. This unique piece, of beautiful shape and colors is in exellent condition. Second half of the 2...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Pitchers

Materials

Glass

Paul Young Earthenware Studio Pottery Medallion Decorated Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A tall and stylish British studio pottery jug made at Station Pottery by renowned potter Paul Young and dating from the latter 20th century. Paul Young is influenced by the work of m...
Category

Late 20th Century English Modern Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Stella Decanter in Fig
Located in Richmond, VA
Our in-house collection pairs modern rounded shapes with colors inspired by ancient Venetian glassware resulting in a functional, beautiful piece to be admired and used often. Each v...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pitchers

Materials

Blown Glass

Clive Bowen Large Studio Pottery Slip Trailed Brown Glazed Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish slip trailed studio pottery jug decorated in brown glazes by renowned potter Clive Bowen (British, b.1943) and dating from the 20th century. Clive Bowen is considered as one the great British studio potters and is renowned internationally with his work in collections worldwide. He is based in Devon where he uses the local red earthenware clay and has worked with both Michael Leach...
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20th Century English Modern Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Victorian Pearl Lusterware Ewer or Pitcher with Green Trim and Blue Flowers
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This rare Victorian opalescent lusterware ewer boasts a pearly iridescent base colour and blue-green trim on the mouth, handle, and base. It is decorated with a bouquet of light blue...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Paint, Pottery, Pearlware, Luster, Earthenware, Clay, Ceramic

Blown Smoked Glass Carafe, or Water Pitcher
By Modern Aesthetic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
This late 20th century glass pitcher is an exemplary example of modern art. Handcrafted with intricate care out of smoke-hued glass, it is in pristine condition with no chips or any ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pitchers

Materials

Smoked Glass

Circa 1840-60 Gaudy Welsh Face Spout Miniature Jug
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
circa 1840-60 Gaudy Welsh face spout miniature jug. Impressed "Allerton" mark. Considered a close & rare relative, but not Gaudy Welsh by serious collec...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Fenton, 'Daisy & Fern', Opalescent & Clear Glass Cruet, U.S., Circa 1890
Located in Chatham, ON
FENTON - 'Daisy & Fern' - Antique opalescent and clear glass cruet - mold blown body - hand made clear pulled glass handle - clear molded stopper (a...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Glass

Dutch Export Repousse Silver Pitcher, 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
Antique Dutch export silver pitcher jug, with the lion passant mark for 833 silver used between 1814-1853 and the key mark used for export between 1853-1953, possibly with the maker'...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Jane Hamlyn Studio Pottery Salt Glazed Jug 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and well potted salt glazed stoneware jug by renowned studio potter Jane Hamlyn (British. b.1940) and dating from the 20th century. The jug is of wide round bulbous shape w...
Category

20th Century English Modern Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware

Majolica Art Pottery Pewter Mounted Jester Jug, 1870
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An antique Victorian majolica pewter mounted lidded pottery jester jug by renowned makers Minton and dated 1870. The earthenware jug is of tall waisted ...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Chanfro Striped Pitcher
Located in São Paulo, SP
A piece with presence, which can be present at all times of the day, from morning to night. No matter what's inside, it will serve plenty and keep the drink cool while waiting to be ...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian silver & cut glass wine jug
By H.H. Plante, London
Located in London, GB
Inverted pear-shaped, antique, cut-glass claret jug with plain sterling silver mounts and an elegant swan-neck silver handle. The lower part of the crystal body has been finely cut ...
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Chanfro Striped Water Carafe
Located in São Paulo, SP
This Water carafe keeps the water always fresh, to spend the day by your side or fuel your sleep so that it remains fluid and invigorating. - Capacity: 600ml - Materials and finishe...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

A Very Fine Magnum Glass Claret Jug, c1850
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Very Fine Magnum Glass Claret Jug, c1850 Additional information: Date : 1840-60 Period : Victoria Origin : England Colour : Clear, pale grey hue Neck : Engraved with fruiting vi...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Glass

Antique Alfred B Pearce Porcelain Rose Pitcher Ewer Wash Basin Bowl London
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English porcelain pitcher / ewer and wash basin / bowl set from Alfred B. Pearce & Company featuring printed pink roses and gilded accents. Alfred B. Pearce was a porcelain and glassware retailer that was established at Ludgate Hill, London in 1760. The business appears to have been most active in the Victorian era, offering a wide variety of ceramic and porcelain tableware. The company traded...
Category

20th Century British Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Chanfro Terracotta Pitcher
Located in São Paulo, SP
A piece with presence, which can be present at all times of the day, from morning to night. No matter what's inside, it will serve plenty and keep the drink cool while waiting to be ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

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.

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