William IV Pitchers

WILLIAM IV STYLE

It was unexpected that, at the age of 64, William IV was crowned king of England. He had two older brothers, yet the death of Prince Frederick put him in line for the British throne when George IV died in 1830. His reign was brief, as he died on June 20, 1837, but it was a pivotal time of change, with parliamentary reform leading to the present-day constitutional monarchy. Antique William IV–style furniture reflects this period of transition, with forms that bridged the neoclassicism of the preceding Regency style and the more extravagant Victorian style that would follow.

Inspired by ancient Greece and Rome, William IV designs were often more imposing than Regency furniture and featured decorative attributes. There were sofas balanced on lion’s feet and tables with brass fittings. But furnishings of this period were largely marked by straight lines and subdued ornamentation compared to those of the George IV era. William IV had an unassuming way about him and was much more formal, whereas the ruler who preceded him was a king of extravagance. George IV had an affinity for French decor and was heavily invested in overhauling the private residences at Windsor Castle.

Carvings on William IV four-poster beds and cabinets included scrolling shapes, lotus leaves and acanthus, while popular pieces like tilt-top tables and upholstered seating on caster legs provided flexible interiors. Richly toned woods like mahogany and rosewood were used for sideboards, bedposts boasting reeded details and dining chairs with intricate chair backs and turned front legs.

William IV left no legitimate heirs, so his young niece, Victoria, became queen. She would lead an era of taste in which the innovations of the Industrial Revolution allowed for manufacturing showier furniture to fill elaborate interiors. With its comparatively refined forms and restrained designs, William IV style was a pause before a time of radical aesthetic change.

Find a collection of authentic William IV tables, armchairs, decorative objects and other 19th-century furniture and antiques on 1stDibs.

Style: William IV

William 1Vth Masons Jug or Pitcher in Turner Willow Pattern, circa 1830

$372

William 1Vth Masons Jug or Pitcher in Turner Willow Pattern, circa 1830

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good, Mason's Ironstone Hydra jug or pitcher in the Turner Willow, colored Blue and White pattern, made in the English, first half of the 19th C period, circa 1830. The jug has an octagonal shape with a notched snake handle and is decorated in a very colourful, distinctive "Turner Willow " pattern, which is one of Mason's rarer chinoiserie blue and white patterns, using bold hand painted enamels of various colours and shades, over a light blue printed...

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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Pitchers

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Ironstone

Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in rare Cashmire Ptn, William 1Vth Ca 1833

$305

Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in rare Cashmire Ptn, William 1Vth Ca 1833

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good, Mason's ironstone hydra jug with a snake handle in the Cashmire De Thibet pattern dating to the William 1Vth English 19th century period, circa 1832-1836 The jug has an octagonal hydra shape with a snake handle. This pattern is not often seen. It is called "Cashmire De Thibet" and is illustrated on page 60 of the book; A Guide To Mason's Patent Ironstone Patterns, published by The Mason's Collectors' Club. The jug is unmarked to the base as was sometimes the case, but is definitely by Mason's Ironstone as they were the only manufacturer to produce a jug in this shape with this pattern and dating to the English William 1Vth period circa 1832-1836. Overall a very nice Masons Hydra Jug or Pitcher in a rare pattern. Notes on the pattern. This unusual name of "Cashmire De Thibet" was a name applied circa 1832-1836, to summer scarves...

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19th Century English Antique William IV Pitchers

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Ironstone

Mason's Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Rare Shape with Serpent Handle, circa 1830

$522

Mason's Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Rare Shape with Serpent Handle, circa 1830

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very decorative fairly large & well hand painted, Jug or Pitcher made by Mason's Ironstone pottery, circa 1830. It has a rare shape and pattern. A jug of the same sha...

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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Pitchers

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Ironstone

Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Double Landscape ptn Rare Shape, circa 1840

$535

Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Double Landscape ptn Rare Shape, circa 1840

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very decorative, finely hand painted, Jug or Pitcher, decorated in the Double Landscape pattern and made by Mason's Ironstone pottery, circa 1840. It has a rare shape and ...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Pitchers

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Ironstone

English Georgian blown and cut glass water/whiskey jug, c. 1830

$325Sale Price|50% Off

English Georgian blown and cut glass water/whiskey jug, c. 1830

Located in Kenilworth, IL

English Georgian blown & cut glass water/whiskey jug. The jug has a panel cut standing rim with spout & attachment of the upper loop handle joining the standing rim to the gl...

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Mid-19th Century British Antique William IV Pitchers

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Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Antique Mason's Ironstone Imari Pattern Finest Gilding and Sculpted Plate

$268

H 1.25 in W 9 in D 9 in

Antique Mason's Ironstone Imari Pattern Finest Gilding and Sculpted Plate

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Antique Mason's ironstone Imari pattern finest gilding and sculpted plate, English, 19th century. Highest quality.

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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Pitchers

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Ceramic

French 20th Century Black Ceramic Pitcher circa 1950 Handmade Design

$798

H 4.34 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in

French 20th Century Black Ceramic Pitcher circa 1950 Handmade Design

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Pitcher Black original and decorative ceramic pitcher Realised circa 1950 20th century handmade ceramic production Original perfect condition Measures: Height : 11 cm,...

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20th Century French William IV Pitchers

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Ceramic

Ceramic Pitcher by Jacques Innocenti, to Vallauris, circa 1960-1970

$1,057

H 9.06 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in

Ceramic Pitcher by Jacques Innocenti, to Vallauris, circa 1960-1970

By Jacques Innocenti

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A ceramic pitcher by Jacques Innocenti to Vallauris. Perfect original conditions. Handwritten signature under the base "Innocenti Vallauris", circa 1960.

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20th Century French William IV Pitchers

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Ceramic

Antique English Cut Crystal and Silver Plate Wine Jug

$862Sale Price|20% Off

H 11 in Dm 5.5 in

Antique English Cut Crystal and Silver Plate Wine Jug

Located in Bath, GB

A magnificent large wine jug, wonderful quality made from a hefty piece of crystal beautifully hand-cut. The naturalistic handle is just lovely, the collar and lid smothered with ...

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Late 19th Century English Antique William IV Pitchers

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Silver Plate

Circa 1813-1820 English Pair of Mason's Imari Palette Plates

$125 / set

H 0.63 in W 8 in D 8 in

Circa 1813-1820 English Pair of Mason's Imari Palette Plates

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1813-1820 Pair of Mason's Imari Palette Plates, English. Ever so slightly scalloped form. Impressed "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" mark. Japanese vase & flowers pattern. Minor ...

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Early 19th Century English Antique William IV Pitchers

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Ironstone

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

$264Sale Price|50% Off

H 6.3 in Dm 5.91 in

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 William IV Pitchers

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Ironstone

English Majolica Green Gurgling Fish Pitcher Jug, circa 1950

$395

H 8.4 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in

English Majolica Green Gurgling Fish Pitcher Jug, circa 1950

Located in Pearland, TX

A fabulous vintage English green gurgling fish glazed ceramic pitcher or glug jug, circa 1950. Marked Hoffritz England on reverse. This stylish pitcher is a lovely glazed green color...

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1950s English Vintage William IV Pitchers

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Ceramic, Majolica

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

$1,800

H 14 in Dm 5.5 in

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 William IV Pitchers

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Silver Plate

Early Yellow Majolica Pitcher Sarreguemines, circa 1870

$750

H 10 in W 5.5 in D 8 in

Early Yellow Majolica Pitcher Sarreguemines, circa 1870

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Early large rustic yellow Majolica pitcher with a tavern scene signed Sarreguemines, circa 1870.

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1870s French Antique William IV Pitchers

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Ceramic, Faience

C. 1880 Set of 4 Highly Decorative Mason's/Ashworth Ironstone Plates

$350 / set

H 1.13 in Dm 10.13 in

C. 1880 Set of 4 Highly Decorative Mason's/Ashworth Ironstone Plates

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1880 set of 4 Mason's/Ashworth Ironstone Plates. A highly decorative set of Ashworth's Brothers "Real Ironstone China" in swirlling floral & geometric pattern. The pattern ...

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1880s English Antique William IV Pitchers

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Ironstone

Large Vintage Italian Majolica Ceramic Strawberry-Shaped Pitcher or Jug

$328

H 9.45 in W 7.09 in D 8.27 in

Large Vintage Italian Majolica Ceramic Strawberry-Shaped Pitcher or Jug

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

Introducing a charming and highly decorative large vintage Italian pitcher or jug shaped like a strawberry. It's a vibrant addition to your kit...

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Mid-20th Century Italian William IV Pitchers

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Ceramic, Majolica

Pair Of Antique English Ironstone Imari Pitchers

$450 / set

H 8.5 in Dm 7 in

Pair Of Antique English Ironstone Imari Pitchers

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of English ironstone Imari patterned ceramic pitchers with blue and iron red glazed floral decoration, scalloped rims and parcel gilt dec...

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19th Century English Antique William IV Pitchers

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Ironstone

Previously Available Items

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Jug / Ewer / Pitcher 1831 Water Serving

Sold

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Jug / Ewer / Pitcher 1831 Water Serving

By Charles Fox

Located in London, GB

A magnificent antique William IV solid Silver Jug with an elegant shaped body. The Jug is embellished with beautiful shaped cartouches on each panel filled with chased flowers. The r...

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19th Century English Antique William IV Pitchers

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Sterling Silver

William IVth Water Jug or Pitcher Crystal Cut-Glass, Anglo-Irish circa 1835

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H 6.38 in W 7.25 in D 5.8 in

William IVth Water Jug or Pitcher Crystal Cut-Glass, Anglo-Irish circa 1835

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a high quality lead glass, hand blown, water jug or pitcher which we date to the William IV period, circa 1835 This jug is heavy (about 1.3 kg) and holds over 2 pints. The ...

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Mid-19th Century Irish Antique William IV Pitchers

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Cut Glass

William Iv pitchers for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique William IV pitchers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, ironstone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used William IV pitchers made in a specific country, there are Europe, England, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original pitchers, popular names associated with this style include and Mason's Ironstone. 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 $281 and tops out at $631 while the average work can sell for $429.