Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
AESTHETIC MOVEMENT
In 1880, polymath designer William Morris declared: “If you want a golden rule that will fit everybody, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” His words encapsulated the Aesthetic Movement, which prized beauty above all and blurred the lines between fine art and the decorative arts, particularly through lavishly crafted furniture pieces.
The Aesthetic Movement, whose major proponents included author Oscar Wilde, flourished from the 1860s to the 1880s and was mostly popular in England and the United States. Design expositions like the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, as well as the publishing of how-to books for interior design, helped disseminate Aesthetic Movement bedroom furniture, serveware, coffee tables and other items, especially to the middle class.
The establishment of new art museums, art clubs and a rising passion for collecting at the time contributed to a growing appreciation for art. Morris’s founding of Morris & Co. in 1862 and the commercializing of this “cult of beauty” by the Liberty store in London, starting in the late 19th century, further disseminated the idea of a domestic space that was thoughtfully and floridly designed.
Leading Aesthetic Movement furniture designers included E.W. Godwin, who drew on Japanese influences and whose work reflected a wider enthusiasm for imported East Asian art. British designer Christopher Dresser created textiles, ceramics and more that were also inspired by Japanese decorative art but were representative of additional diverse design sources that ranged from Egypt to Mexico.
The Aesthetic Movement’s eclecticism resulted in dazzling interiors. Japanese fans were positioned on Renaissance-inspired cabinets with brass hardware, while mantels made of rich walnut or finely carved ebonized wood and adorned with painted Minton tiles mingled with cast-iron chairs against a backdrop of floral wallpaper. In 1881, in New York City, stenciled checkerboard motifs and painted floral murals could be found under an opalescent glass chandelier in a luxurious dressing room designed by German émigré cabinetmaker-decorator George Alfred Schastey. Amid the rise of the industrial age, the style’s promotion of art in everyday life would inform the Arts and Crafts Movement and Art Nouveau.
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Style: Aesthetic Movement
Wedgwood English Majolica Snail Shell and Ivy Pitcher date marked 1870
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An English Wedgwood Majolica pitcher, an aesthetic movement mold showing a snail shell against sprays of climbing ivy on a tortoiseshell ground. A branch form handle, yellow ochre ri...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Earthenware
French Sarreguemines Advertising Face Jug for OVH Greer's Scotch Whiskey, 1890s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made as a premium for the British and Irish pubs, and used for water when mixing a whiskey, a scarce advertising face jug. The French Sarreguemines majolica ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Earthenware
Circa 1815-30 Large "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" Pitcher or Jug
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1815-30 large "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" pitcher or jug, English. Octagonal; Japan Basket pattern. Well printed & painted. Ferocious hydra head handle is exceptional in d...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
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Ceramic, Ironstone
Doulton Lambeth Faience Floral Painted Jug Signed
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive Doulton Lambeth Faience floral painted jug or pitcher by a listed but unidentified artist and dating from around 1880. The tall and ...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
Doulton Lambeth Pair Aesthetic Movement Floral Ewers by Alice Budden
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine pair Aesthetic Movement Doulton Lambeth art pottery handled ewers decorated with floral and beaded designs by renowned artists Laura Green and Alice Budden and dated 1884. Th...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
Henry Stacy Marks Minton Aesthetic Movement Pottery Beer Jug
By Henry Stacy Marks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Henry Stacy Marks Minton Aesthetic Movement Pottery Beer Jug
A fine Minton Aesthetic Movement pottery beer jug probably designed by Christoph...
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1880s British Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Earthenware
Royal Worcester for USA Market Aesthetic Movement Floral Triangular Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine Aesthetic Movement Royal Worcester triangular shaped jug hand painted with flowers and butterflies and made for Bailey Banks & Biddle in Philadelphia dated 1882. The porcelain jug is very reminiscent of the designs of Christopher Dresser with its angles and patterning and is formed in the shape of a triangle on a slightly wider foot with a decorative scroll and loop terminal handle and with a shaped top rim with a raised pouring spout with a low relief embossed stylized floral motif below and with an embossed floral edge border around the upper rim. The jug has a Z pattern border around the foot and is hand painted with floral and butterfly patterns around the body in colored enamels on ivory ground. The handle, upper rim, the embossed design and Z patterning around the foot are all painted in a satin brown color and highlighted with gilding which has also been used to outline the hand painted patterning to the body. The jug has a puce printed maker’s mark to the base along with a date code for 1882 and has puce printed retailers mark for Bailey Banks & Biddle. There are further painted marks and an impressed number to the rim. It is known that Christopher Dresser sold...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Porcelain
Doulton Lambeth Rare Marked Trailing Vine Jug by Mark V Marshall
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual Doulton Lambeth Art Pottery jug carved and decorated in relief with trailing fruiting vines by renowned and gifted modeler, designer and decorator Mark V Marshall ...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Christopher Dresser Richard Hodd & Sons Large Copper Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and exceptional aesthetic movement copper ale jug designed by renowned designer Christopher Dresser for Richard Hodd & Sons dating from around 1880....
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Brass
Powell, Bishop & Stonier - Aesthetic Transfer Decorated Pitcher - U.K. - C. 1880
By Powell, Bishop & Stonier
Located in Chatham, ON
POWELL, BISHOP & STONIER (Manufacturer) - Beatrice No. 4 (Product Line) - Rare and exceptional Aesthetic Movement ceramic pitcher / vase - two color transfer decorated featuring fern...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Fulham Pottery Aesthetic Movement Salt Glazed Jug by John Pollard Seddon
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good and finely decorated Aesthetic Movement stoneware jug decorated with fan shape and floral designs by John Pollard Seddon and dating from around 1880. The jug stands on a round...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
Doulton Lambeth Stoneware Ewer with Stylized Leaf Motifs by Edith Lupton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and finely made Aesthetic Movement Doulton Lambeth stoneware ewer with geometric and stylized leaf patterning by renowned artist Edith D Lupton and dated 1875. An earl...
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1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Nut, Leaf & Vine Pitchers, a Pair
By Minton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Attributed to Minton pottery in Staffordshire, England, a scarce sized set of majolica glazed pitchers in the Palissy style, circa 1870s.
The Aesthetic Period pitchers are molded with a raised nut vine pattern with leaves in light and dark green, and closed buds. The vine handle is ‘held’ in place with green shoots, the tight buds are glazed in cream encased in light spring green leaves. The body is finished in an iridescent brown, the interior in a beautiful turquoise. A turquoise glazed underside.
The larger jug is impressed with the number two, possibly referring to size, as this is the middle size of what would have been a set of three graduated pitchers...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Earthenware
Martial Redon French Limoges Porcelain Floral Gilded Handled Ewer
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning French Limoge porcelain handled ewer hand painted with birds and flowering shrubs by Martial Redon and dating from around 1885. The...
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1880s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Orchies French Barbotine Majolica Jug, Wet Sheep Dog in a Barrel
By Orchies
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very scarce and desirable French Barbotine majolica jug or pitcher, the Orchies factory, circa 1886-1900. Orchies started producing majolica at the end ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Earthenware
English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Pineapple Palissy Pitcher
By Minton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Minton pottery in Staffordshire, England, a Majolica glazed pitcher in the Palissy style, formed as a pineapple, registered and dated October 5th, 1858.
From a set of thr...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Earthenware
Christopher Dresser Old Hall "Indiana" Pitcher Aesthetic Movement
Located in Sharon, CT
Beautiful example of an English Aesthetic Movement ceramic for Old Hall Earthenware Company Limited, c.1881. A similar 'Indiana' pitcher Illustrated and discussed in "Christopher Dr...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Enoch Wedgwood Majolica Pewter Lid King Charles Spaniel in Basket Syrup Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce and unusual English majolica syrup pitcher, register dated October 30th, 1877, to Enoch Wedgwood of Wedgwood & Co.
Enoch Wedgwood (1813-1879) ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century English Majolica Herons & Bamboo Pitcher Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century English Majolica pitcher by Joseph Holdcroft with birds on a cobalt background surrounded by bamboo.
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Warrilow and Cope, 19th C. English Staffordshire Majolica Country Cottage Jug
By Warrilow & Cope
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An English majolica pitcher shaped as a country cottage, by Warrilow & Cope – Wellington Pottery Works, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, circa 1880-1887.
Charming in every way, English Ivy ...
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19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Earthenware
Doulton Lambeth Zoomorphic Stylized Art Pottery Jug by Eliza L Hubert
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and exceptional Aesthetic Movement Doulton Lambeth art pottery handled jug of zoomorphic style by renowned artist Eliza L Hubert and dated 1879. The elegant bird shaped stone...
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1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
Hand Painted Royal Worcester Pitcher Year Mark, 1888
Located in Lambertville, NJ
19th century hand painted Royal Worcester stag Horn handled pitcher. The tusk shape with floral decoration all around with a porcelain stag Horn style handle. The edges with original...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Majolica Chesnut Pitcher Salins
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Majolica chesnut pitcher Salins ( East of France ), circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Wedgwood Grape Leaf Majolica Pitcher
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Wedgwood majolica glazed Grape Leaf Pitcher, date marked 1935.
Decorated in the round, a raised pattern showing bunches of purple grapes, greens leaves, and brown vining branches.
The interior is finished in a deep yellow ochre, a brown applied handle.
This mold is most often seen glazed in all green or all white, the multicolored version is more difficult to come by.
This is the largest of the jugs Wedgwood produced in this pattern under the Etruria mark.
7.75 inches High x 6.5 inches from the handle to spout x 5.25 inches wide.
Marked Wedgwood Etruria England...
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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Earthenware
English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Pineapple Palissy Pitcher
By Minton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Minton pottery in Staffordshire, England, a Majolica glazed pitcher in the Palissy style, formed as a pineapple, registered and dated October 5th, 1858.
From a set of thr...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Earthenware
Frederick Braddon for Charles Brannam Art Pottery Fish Spout Jug 1896
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and large Charles Brannam art pottery fish spout jug with low relief sgraffito designs of swimming fish by Frederick Braddon and dated 1896. The large red earthenware vase...
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1890s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware, Terracotta
Doulton Lambeth Winged Satyr Handled Stoneware Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual Doulton Lambeth art pottery jug with a winged satyr handle dating from around 1895. The stoneware jug is of tall tapered cylindrical shape standing on a slightly w...
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1890s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
Mary Aitken Doulton Lambeth Aesthetic Movement Jug with Dancing Cherubs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual large Aesthetic Movement Doulton Lambeth jug decorated with dancing cherubs by Mary Aitken and assisted by Harriette Knight dated 1883. ...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
Frie Onnaing French Barbotine Majolica Cochon Au Jambon Pig & Ham Water Pitcher
By Onnaing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Classic French Barbotine Majolica pig water pitcher made by Frie Onnaing, circa 1921.
Known as the “Cochon au Jambon,” a pig with a ham, the tan colo...
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Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Earthenware
Annie Cupit Doulton Lambeth Pair Stylized Floral Design Stoneware Jugs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good and decorative pair antique Doulton Lambeth stoneware jugs decorated with stylized floral designs by Annie Cupit and Florence Dennis and...
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1890s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
Doulton Lambeth Silver Mounted Cream Jug by Francis E Lee, 1877
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Doulton Lambeth stoneware silver mounted leaf design jug and early work by renowned designer and decorator Frances E Lee and dated 1877. The jug ...
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1870s British Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Silver
Collection of Three 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A collection of English 19th century porcelain pitchers with a hand painted finish. Sold as a set, these decorative pitchers feature rich cobalt blue and deep red Asian aesthetic designs on creamware that offsets the hand painted gold highlights. Elegant ornamental patterns on classic pitchers with a wide base to ensure stability and comfortable, shaped blue handles. A combination of refinement, incredible ornamental details and craftsmanship. In great antique condition with minimal wear. This pitcher collection would make a wonderful addition to any interior. Be sure to view all the images to see the many details of these lovely antique pitchers...
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19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Porcelain
Doulton Lambeth Four Seasons Medallion Jug by Clara Baker 1884
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual Doulton Lambeth jug decorated with figural medallions depicting the four seasons by Clara Baker and dated 1884. The stoneware jug is of ...
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
Frank A Butler Early Doulton Lambeth Leaf Design Salt Glazed Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and early Doulton Lambeth Art Pottery jug decorated with stylized scrolling leaf designs by highly renowned artist Frank A Butler and dated 1873. The stoneware jug is...
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1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
Adams & Bromley English Majolica Glazed Four Fish Large Jug Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An English majolica four fish jug, attributed to Adams and Bromley, circa 1875-1880.
This whimsical Victorian Era pitcher is formed as four, side by...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century, Faux Bois Majolica Ewer W/ Acorn & Foliate Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Continental, 19th century.
A finely detailed continental majolica or palissy ware pitcher. The ewer has hand applied foliate and acorn motifs the body. The handle constructed of an ...
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19th Century British Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Aesthetic Style Silver Water Pitcher
Located in London, GB
Beautifully crafted antique American sterling silver water jug in the Aesthetic style, with a frosted surface decorated with the most delicate hand-eng...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Sterling Silver
Very stylish Victorian antique sterling silver wine ewer - London 1851
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1851 by Joseph Angell, this stylish, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Wine Ewer, features shaped sides with engraved detailing, a scroll handle, and a gilt ...
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1850s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Sterling Silver
Aesthetic Movement pitchers for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Aesthetic Movement pitchers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage pitchers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, earthenware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Aesthetic Movement pitchers made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original pitchers, popular names associated with this style include Doulton Lambeth, Christopher Dresser, Minton, and Royal Worcester. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for pitchers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $221 and tops out at $43,958 while the average work can sell for $661.