England - Pitchers

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...

An Catalan Glass Cantir, 18th Century Additional information: Period : 1750-1800. Earlier glass examples have applied conical feet. Origin : Catalonia Colour : Clear with pale gree...

19th century Copper Swinging Sprit Kettle on a Wrought Iron stand This charming Arts and Crafts spirit Kettle hangs from a wrought iron stand, it has a copper spirit burner which...

A large mid 20th century boars head jug with four cups Date circa 1960 A great size pitcher and 4 stirrup cups make it an impressive set. The jug itself has a thermal interior & could be used for mulled...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this custom made pair of Pitcher Jugs which are part of a suite of Hermes Paris “Farming” Kelly picnic equipment, Barenia Edition, these were custom made to order for Lady Victoria De Rothschild in 2015. This sale is for the pair of pitcher jugs only, I have also listed under my other items the pair of Champagne buckets and pair of Wine coolers Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price These are the only examples in the world of this particular picnic set, they were made to order from Lady Victoria de Rothschild in 2015, purchased by myself at the estate sale after her passing. Each piece is expertly crafted to the finest standard by the genius’s that are Hermes Paris, the wicker has been finely woven and houses perfectly polished chrome cases, the handles are hand stitched and signed Hermes Paris in leather. Each piece of chrome has been professionally restored and polished to the highest standards by Penhaligan Silverwear LTD London in cooperation with Strong and Woodhatch. Dimensions Height:- 21.3cm Width and depth 10cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. Victoria, Lady de Rothschild (1949-2021 Victoria was born and spent her formative years in the sunshine of Florida; the warm rays and the life-style of Palm Beach brought her a freedom of spirit that remained with her throughout her life and informed and shaped her taste. Later the family moved to Manhattan; her mother, Marcia Lou Whitney Schott, was a woman of great poise and style and remained a huge and lasting inspiration to her daughter. After coming to London, as a young adult, to dip her toe into British culture, she went back to the US and gained a degree in economics at Trinity College Hartford. Three years later, through mutual friends she met and married Sir Evelyn de Rothschild. They returned to the UK and made their homes in London and in the Rothschild family house in Buckinghamshire; Victoria bringing to the formal landscape of these two houses a transatlantic chic and her own particular quiet exoticism. The history of collecting in the Rothschild family is meticulously documented and was well known to Victoria, it was music to her ears. She continued the tradition and over a period of 40 years gathered together a remarkable and eclectic collection of furniture, glass, china, silver and jewellery. She bought instinctively and decisively; in later years the collection was curated by her great friend, decorator and dress designer, Tomasz Starzewski. There was nothing that Victoria enjoyed more than entertaining her friends and giving them exquisitely wrapped presents. In her last flat, she had a room entirely set aside for present wrapping. It was here that she kept exotic Japanese tissue papers in graded shades, antique rolls of striped ribbons and haute couture silk ones, ready for when a friend had a birthday. Entertaining remained one of her greatest pleasures, and she did this on two levels: the very large dinners for 200 or 250 people, to the more intimate events for family, friends, children and grandchildren. Whatever the circumstances, like an impresario rising to the challenge, she would set to work, with an awesome attention to detail that seemed effortless; she was brimming full of ideas. I remember in particular one birthday dinner when the ceiling of the dining room was covered with hovering aubergine coloured balloons, echoing the violet napkins below. Her large-scale entertainments were memorable; there was an anniversary dinner at Lords Cricket Ground, where the tablecloths were made of white cricket flannel and boiled brisket was served, so simple, witty, understated, whilst Rory Bremner provided the cabaret. On the occasion of her daughter’s 21st birthday, she transformed the Royal College of Art into a replica of the 20th century nightclub ‘El Morocco’ in New York for the evening, with Manhattan taxis waiting outside to take the guests home. Victoria’s greatest talent however was in creating tablescapes. This was almost like choreography, and there was always an element of the unexpected. The starting point was a textured fabric - her version of a tablecloth - be it a woven Kente from Ghana, a patchwork quilted sari from India, or a gossamer light runner; the variety of texture and colour enthralled her. She would lay the table, instinctively moving glass, silver, porcelain and flowers around, embellishing, intermingling traditional and contemporary, searching for a harmony that lived up to her own perfectionism. At times she would choose her favourite 18th century Chantilly porcelain plates - even when there were children present - with delicate blue sprays, surrounding a centrepiece of fifteen to twenty Chinese tulip vases. There were never side plates or bread knives - it was a pared down aesthetic, not an excessive one. White Murano goblets and Georg Jensen contemporary silver pitchers would add sparkle and freshness; the result looked like a 16th century Dutch still life. At other events, the table would become a playful study in the juxtaposition of colour, using her gently multi coloured 50’s retro plates, Balinese silver rimmed lacquered bowls and glass tutti-frutti tumblers, made by the Rothschilds’ cousins, the Brandolinis, in Venice. The drinks trays in all her houses will stay in my memory for many years to come. Victoria’s signature Baccarat decanters would stand proud; around them a cluster of delicate early 20th century glasses engraved with the Rothschild crest...

Midcentury ceramic vase, circa 1960s by Jacques Pouchain (1925-2005). This milk-pitcher-shaped vase in Pouchain's signature cloudy glaze style is stylish, characterful and substantia...

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...

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...

Antique early-20th century Edwardian solid silver and glass mounted hip flask, with silver hinged screw top and removable cup. Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), Sheffield, ye...

A very fine antique English Staffordshire pearlware blue and white plate decorated with a shepherd with his sheep dating from around 1820. The...

An exceptional antique Queen Anne silver lidded tankard with London silver assay marks for 1706. The tankard is lavishly decorated with a front cartouche bearing the Scottish crest...

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...

A very stylish Art Nouveau Doulton Lambeth jug decorated with leaf and floral designs by renowned junior artists Annie Partridge and Georgian Pearson and dating from around 1905. The...

Italian ceramic decorative jug by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). The vessel has a purity of form, muted colour and demonstrated effortless beauty that is only created by Bruno Gambone....

Decorative pillar design black-enamel and green crackle-glazed Primavera pitcher/vase by C.A.B. (Céramique d’art de Bordeaux) for Printemps (circa 19...

A scarce and exceptional antique English ceramic jug decorated in the Jousting Knights pattern by William Ridgway and dating from around 1840. The ...

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 ...

The Birmingham Guild of Handicraft. An Arts and Crafts heavy gage copper and brass chocolate jug with an intricate handle, lid and support mechanism incorporated into the design. Sta...

Arthur Stansfield Dixon designed for the Birmingham Guild of Handicraft. An Arts and Crafts hand hammered jug with a hand formed handle, that has a cut, splayed and riveted flowing s...

A stylish legacy from the mid-century era is this delightful jug modelled as a seahorse decorated in green glazes and by English makers Price Kensington...

This is a large antique serving jug. An English, copper 2 gallon ewer, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Fascinatingly sized jug with a wonderful weathered appearance Disp...

George Jones Majolica jug/pitcher which features pink and white blossom (hawthorn or mayflower), and green leaves on brown, bark effect ground and a rustic branch...

A stylish German mid-century art pottery jug with textured stoneware glazes by Wormser Terra-Sigillata Manufaktur. The tall bulbous and red clay potted...

Henry Stacy Marks Minton Aesthetic Movement Pottery Beer Jug A fine Minton Aesthetic Movement pottery beer jug probably designed by Christoph...

A very stylish Barnstaple, Devon art pottery streak glazed jug by Charles Brannam and dating from the early 20th century. This fine English hand-thrown pottery jug is made in terraco...

A bright and colourful Art Nouveau Majolica pitcher made by Frie Onnaing in northern France in c. 1880. This design is known as Coligny, and features a combination of groups of hyd...

An English sterling silver water jug of unusual design. This lovely water jug has a wood handle. Made in London, 1933 by Edward Barnard & Sons.

Silver plated hot water jug by WAS Benson (Stamped on Handle).

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...

This is a rare, large Dough or Bread Bin, decorated in the vase & jardiniere pattern, made by Masons Ironstone, of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, circa 1815. This is a rare, s...

Decorative midcentury ceramic vase / pitcher by Accolay (circa 1960s). A classically shaped piece from antiquity is reinterpreted in Accolay's unmistakable style. The pitcher has sof...

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver beer or water jug by Thomas Chawner; part of our dining silverware collection. This magnificent antiq...

Antique large George III quality copper water jug Having a quality antique George III large shaped water jug with the original brass shaped handle ...

A large and exceptional aesthetic movement copper ale jug designed by renowned designer Christopher Dresser for Richard Hodd & Sons dating from around 1880....

A pair of elegant Antique solid Silver Sauce Boats / Gravy Jugs each with a pair of everted spouts. The understated Gravy Boats are made in the style of earl...

Wedgwood Majolica jug/pitcher with lid which features pictorial panels depicting putti riding dolphins. Colouration: brown, cobalt blue, green, are predominant. The piece bears maker...

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features flowering lilies and lily pads. Colouration: green, white, dark pink, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for the Minton pottery...

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns to the sides and a snail to the handle. Colouration: brown, green, yellow, are predominant. The piece bears maker's m...

A fine quality antique English porcelain, possibly Coalport, London shape sauce jug decorated in an Imari pattern and dating from around 1810. The sauce jug is lightly potted and is ...

An antique Victorian majolica pewter mounted lidded pottery jester jug by renowned makers Minton and dated 1870. The earthenware jug is of tall waisted ...

An exceptional, Fine and impressive antique George III Irish sterling silver beer / water jug; part of our Georgian dining silverware collection. This exceptional antique Irish silver beer jug...

This beautiful ewer and basin set is a delightful product of the 18th century Ottoman Empire, with a striking design aesthetic. It is made from 'tombak'...

A large and impressive English pearlware, possibly Liverpool, blue and white printed silver shaped jug dating from the latter 18th century. The lightly potted jug stands raised on a ...

A stunning tall and elegant hand-blown Polish art glass jug attributed to the Jozefina Glass Makers, Krosno and dating from around 1980. The Josefi...

George Jones Majolica jug/creamer which features a branch handle, with blossom branching off on either side and a basket weave border to bottom. Colouration: turquoise, brown, green,...

This is an antique serving ewer. An English, copper jug with decorative finish, dating to the Arts and Crafts period, circa 1900. Distinctive antique ewer...

A rare Georgian pearlware pottery jug commemorating the Treaty of Paris on 30th May, 1814. The Treaty of Paris ended the Napoleonic wars between France and Great Britain, Russia, A...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Spanish silver jug with matching cups; an addition to our range of drinks related silverware This...

Antique Italian Silver Pitcher, GLASS CLARET JUG Decorative Crystal Flask Silver plated Head 1880s with a bird & human mask mounted scroll handle, the body with etched leaves decorat...

Mid 20th century 1950's gilt art glass jug by monica bratt circa 1954. Monica bratt (1913-1961) was a swedish artist who worked mainly in glassware at the reijmyre glassworks. Fine...

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...

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features corn forming the handle. The sides in the form of banana leaves. Colouration: green, yellow, are predominant. Marks include a factory speci...

A mid eighteenth century Mughal brass coffee pot of pyriform, with teardrop shaped panels to each side over a chased trefoil motif, with linear spout ...

Antique 19th century Victorian Aesthetic movement solid silver wine jug, the bulbous body beautifully hand engraved with chinoiserie scenes of nobility...

Hallmarked in London in 1853 by Robert Hennell III, this stunning, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Jug, is a very rare example modelled ...

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...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver cream jug; an addition to our silver teaware collection. T...

Rare 18th century pewter gallon measure Bellied pewter measure, stamped GALLON, the large Gallon capacity is an unusual sized measure. English, mid 18...

Fine, pair of 19th century, ottoman revival, canakkale, green and ochre, gilded and moulded, terracotta ewers - Characteristic of the unique Canakkale Ottoman Revival style in for...

A wonderfully decorative earthenware jug from the Tonala valley, depicting a ‘Tlaquepaque’ scene with the most beautiful glazed artisanal composition. Graphic vivid colours depicting...