United Kingdom - Pitchers

A very fine George III Water/Wine Ewer made in London in 1778 by Makepeace & Carter The Ewer is of the Neo Classical form and stands on a domed circular foot. The main body is vase...

A large, beautiful and very interesting piece of glazed pottery, this pitcher dates from circa 1930s-1950s. It is of great quality and has a very unusual design, with a textured oute...

Decorative ceramic pitcher / vase by the Cloutier brothers (circa 1970s). An outer surface decorated in the Cloutier's trademark soft mauve with an e...

An very stylish and impressive studio pottery jug decorated in soda glazes by renowned British potter Ruthanne Amelia Tubdball and dating from the latter 20th century. The heavily ha...

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

England, circa 1910 An Edwardian glass and silver decanter of zoomorphic form, imitating a duck, standing on a circular plinth base. Height 25.00cm Width 20.00cm Depth ...

This is a very good mid to large size Hydra jug or Pitcher made by the Davenport Company of Longport, Staffordshire, England in the late Georgian period, circa 1805-1820, made of Iro...

England, circa 1910 A striking early twentieth century Bristol Blue glass water jug, with loop handle and hexagonal stepped base. Height 28.00cm Width 21.00cm Depth 15.00...

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...

A magnificent and rare mid century wild boar-themed complete drinks set, comprising a boar’s head decanter with six matching stirrup cups and matching tray, made in Spain in c. 1960....

Wilhelm Kåge (Swedish, 1889-1960) is often referred to as the father of Swedish modernism and remains an icon of the Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. In 1917 he became a d...

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 ...

Minton Majolica jug / pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns to the sides and a snail to the handle. Colouration: brown, green, yellow, are p...

This is a very charming milk jug with cover made by Worcester in their First Period (sometimes called the Dr Wall Period) in about 1760. The items are decorated in a black overglaze ...

Hallmarked in London in 1965 by Gerald Benney, this handsome, Sterling Silver Beer Jug or Water Jug, is plain in style, with an angular handle. The jug measures 9"(23cm) tall, by 8...

Antique 19th Century Victorian zoomorphic silver-plated and glass walrus wine jug is a true marvel of artistry and craftsmanship. This stunning piece seamlessly blends the elegance o...

Minton Majolica ewer with a mythological theme which features putti, birds and vine fruits. The ewer has a tapered neck, with mask head and Sphinx handle. Sits on circular fluted foo...

This is a colourful milk jug or creamer made by Barr Flight & Barr around the year 1810. It is decorated with a bright Imari design in the Regency taste. This milk jug would have be...

Hallmarked in London in 1886 by Edgar Finley & Hugh Taylor, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, features a glass body with sw...

Hallmarked in London in 1978 by Edward Barnard & Sons, this very handsome and rare set of 4 graduating Sterling Silver Jugs, are plain in style, with scroll handles. The largest ju...

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

Majolica jug/pitcher which features a frog sitting on a lily pad. Colouration: green, yellow, brown, are predominant. Bears a pattern number, '3'.

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...

This is a very large and impressive Jug or Pitcher over 12 inches tall, made of earthenware pottery by the Copeland (Late Spode) factory in the late 19th ce...

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...

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 most unusual and highly decorative English copper cider or ale jug holds a full gallon and is stamped with this measure on the front. The jug also has a lead maker's seal on its...

A quality antique English drabware jug portraying Bacchus and Pan by renowned makers William Ridgway and dating from around 1834. The stoneware jug stands raised on narrow round step...

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...

Antique 19th Century Indian Colonial solid silver ewer, straight body resting on a circular base, c-shape handle and hinged lid surmounted by a knob and ball finial. The piece is pro...

A stylish and scarce Royal Doulton Winston Churchill character jug believed to have been made to commemorate him becoming Prime Ministe...

A stylish English Art Nouveau large copper pitcher decorated in a stylized floral pattern by renowned Bilston based metalworkers Joseph Sankey & Sons dating from around 1900. The lar...

A very fine pair of early George III Mugs made in London in 1764 by Thomas Whipham II & Charles Wright. The Mugs stand on an applied circular foot decorated...

This is a very good jug or pitcher by Mason's ironstone, England, circa 1880. The jug has the Hydra shape with the snake heads handle with lower spur. This jug has one of the very...

An Engraved WMF Jug with Ice Cooler, c1905 Additional Information: Heading : An Engraved WMF Jug With Ice Cooler c1905 Date : c1905 , ostrich lozenge mark ben...

Kitchen Range Copper Hot Water Urn Samovar This very practical piece has been tinned inside the Copper body with brass banding, iron handles it has a copp...

A large and impressive German art pottery wine jug or ewer mounted with figures made in Westerwald and dating from around 1880. The tall and stunning stoneware jug stands raised on ...

This is a fine and rare, ironstone pottery jug or pitcher in the School House pattern, made by Mason's Ironstone, of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, in the George 111rd period, c...

A cream or water jug / pitcher with knobbed twig handle and moulded foliage under the beak, decorated in a pale green ground with a finely painted landscape on one side and rich flow...

A splendidly large and incredibly important large Victorian wine ewer. A truly magnificent and large wine ewer displaying inspired use of the scroll designs. The splendidly decor...

Mid 20th Century zoomorphic silver-plated and glass walrus wine jug is a true marvel of artistry and craftsmanship. This stunning piece seamlessly blends ...

Antique mid-19th Century Victorian impressively large solid silver water jug, the generously adorned body features intricate relief depicting nautical scenes, elaborate scrolls, and mythical dolphins. Standing proudly on a spreading foot embellished with ocean algae, the jug boasts a unique design with a grotesque spout and a handle fashioned in the shape of a mermaid. Adding to its allure, the lid is adorned with a cast bust of a nude siren gracefully holding a harp. 'Presented to Thomas Smart Turnbull, in Greatful Rememberence of his noble effort...

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...

A rare George III Neo Classical Water/Wine Ewer made in Sheffield in 1774 by John Rowbotham & Company. This beautiful Jug stands on a square pedestal foot, with four ball feet. The ...

A cream or water jug / pitcher with elegant scrolled moulding, an eau de nil ground colour with yellow and gilt leafy scrolls, with a jay on one face and a landscape on the other Pattern unknown Year: 1854 Size: 143m (5.1”) from handle to mouth, 14cm (5.75”) tall Condition: a crack in the top of the handle with associated line in the body, some crazing but the jug is stable and good for use The Samuel Alcock factory was operative in Staffordshire between 1822 and 1856, after which it was bought by Sir James Duke and Nephews. The factory started as a partnership between the young Samuel Alcock and the older Ralph Stevenson, who provided the factory and capital. Alcock quickly took the factory to great heights, building one of the biggest factories of its time. Alcock jumped on the new Rococo Revival fashion and served a huge new middle class market. The reason we now don't hear much about Samuel Alcock porcelain is that much of it has been mis-identified over the years and attributed to Coalport, Ridgway, Rockingham or others; Alcock did not mark any of his porcelain save a few rare pieces, and the numbering system is difficult to understand. However, the wares are still wide spread and many are of great quality. This jug forms part of the Murray Pollinger Collection of Samuel Alcock Porcelain. Most of the collection is not publicly available yet, but if you would like to get access to the first 100 lots, please sign up for our mailing list...

A magnificent oversized Antique Victorian Silver Flagon in the style of a Georgian Silver Ale Jug. This Ale Flagon has a classic baluster shaped form and stands on a domed pedestal f...

Vintage French ceramic lidded pitcher (1953) by Jacques Blin. A rare and unusual piece, the pitcher with removable lid takes the form, perhaps, of a proud French coq in a hue of subt...

Imperial Amphora Austrian. An Art Nouveau Christmas wine jug with a Christmas tree on one side and Father Christmas surrounded by stars on the ot...

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 large Gothic Revival heavy brass jug with a simple angular form that feels well balanced in the hand.

An impressive pair of Antique Irish sterling silver Claret jugs in a traditional Armada Style. This Pair of Armada Wine Ewers feature rich and ornate chased and applied detailing ove...

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...

Prattware. A Gothic Revival terracotta jug with gilded line decoration. Circa 1880. Impressed mark F & R PRATT & CO. 24.

This wonderful Victorian wine ewer is elaborately hand-chased with scroll-framed floral detail on either side of the body and a beautifully detailed sailing scene of two racing yachts. This antique silver jug...

Vintage decorative ceramic drink set by Jacques Pouchain / Atelier Dieulefit (circa 1960s). Classic cylindrical vase/pitcher with sensuously curved handl...

Welsh Oak Cider Flask, Welsh Oak Harvest Costrel Just the thing to carry your Lunch time Cider into the field during harvest A Beautiful looking piece in Oak with a Handle ( used t...

A very stylish and decorative Swiss Thoune (Thun) majolika art pottery floral decorated jug dating from the latter 19th Century. The finely made terracotta bodied jug stands on a nar...

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...