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Large French Hand-Hammered Copper Milk Jug/Pitcher
Large French Hand-Hammered Copper Milk Jug/Pitcher

Large French Hand-Hammered Copper Milk Jug/Pitcher

Located in San Francisco, CA

The portly jug fitted with two handles below a large pouring spout.

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Early 1900s French Antique Pitchers

Materials

Copper

1935 Pristine Art Deco Blue Hall China Ceramic Refrigerator Pitcher with Lid
1935 Pristine Art Deco Blue Hall China Ceramic Refrigerator Pitcher with Lid

1935 Pristine Art Deco Blue Hall China Ceramic Refrigerator Pitcher with Lid

By Hall China

Located in Red Lion, PA

1935 Art Deco Blue Hall China Refrigerator Pitcher with Lid – Made for Westinghouse, Museum Quality An exceptional example of American Art Deco kitchenware, this 1935 Art Deco refrigerator water pitcher was made exclusively for Westinghouse by the renowned Hall China Company of East Liverpool, Ohio. Stamped clearly on the base, the mark reads: “Made Exclusively for WESTINGHOUSE By / The Hall China Co. MADE IN U.S.A.”—a detail that speaks to the collaboration between innovative appliance manufacturers and American ceramic producers during the golden age of modern design. This pitcher showcases a curved geometric Art Deco silhouette, with smooth, streamlined contours and a functional yet elegant matching lid, both finished in a rich, vibrant solid blue glaze. The style reflects the modernist ideals of the period—sleek, stylish, and made for the evolving needs of 1930s households as refrigeration became a staple in American homes. Produced as part of a specialized line of refrigerator ware for Westinghouse, this pitcher would have been used to store and serve chilled water. Hall also created a range of complementary pieces, including leftover containers in coordinating styles and colors, making this part of a now highly collectible and historically significant body of work. What sets this piece apart is its pristine, museum-quality condition—appearing completely unused, with no chips, cracks, crazing, or signs of wear except the most minimal wear at the base. It's a truly rare find for collectors of vintage Hall China...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Green glazed ceramic pitcher by Accolay, circa 1960-1970.
Green glazed ceramic pitcher by Accolay, circa 1960-1970.

Green glazed ceramic pitcher by Accolay, circa 1960-1970.

By Accolay Pottery

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Green glazed ceramic pitcher by Accolay. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1960-1970. H : 21.4 x 7.5 x 6.7 inches.

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1960s French Beaux Arts Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Paragon "Rockingham" Hand-Painted Bone China Creamer
Paragon "Rockingham" Hand-Painted Bone China Creamer

Paragon "Rockingham" Hand-Painted Bone China Creamer

By Paragon

Located in Worcester Park, GB

This charming bone china creamer by Paragon is a beautiful example of English porcelain artistry. The "Rockingham" pattern features an exquisitely hand-painted and richly detailed de...

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Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century English Majolica Pickles Pitchers
Pair of 19th Century English Majolica Pickles Pitchers

Pair of 19th Century English Majolica Pickles Pitchers

Located in Austin, TX

Amusing pair of Victorian Majolica pickles pitchers signed dated with the English mark June 7th 1871.

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1870s English Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Antique Shreve, Stanwood Boston Greek Revival Sterling Silver Ewer
Antique Shreve, Stanwood Boston Greek Revival Sterling Silver Ewer

Antique Shreve, Stanwood Boston Greek Revival Sterling Silver Ewer

By Shreve, Crump & Low

Located in New York, NY

Greek Revival sterling silver ewer, 1865. Girdled drum-form neck with helmet mouth; ovoid bowl and raised round foot. Scroll bracket-handle with cast Mercury head, paterae, and styli...

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Mid-19th Century American Greek Revival Antique Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Tessier ceramic Jugs, France
Pair of Tessier ceramic Jugs, France

Pair of Tessier ceramic Jugs, France

Located in New York, NY

A pair of vintage glazed ceramic jugs in a soft white tone, distinguished by applied floral and fleur-de-lis motifs in raised relief. Each jug showcases a sculptural twisted handle a...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Royal Copenhagen Faience Pitcher by Berte Jessen, 1960s
Royal Copenhagen Faience Pitcher by Berte Jessen, 1960s

Royal Copenhagen Faience Pitcher by Berte Jessen, 1960s

By Berte Jessen, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Delft, NL

Royal Copenhagen Faience pitcher by Berte Jessen, 1960s A lidded pitcher from the Danish manufacturer Royal Copenhagen, designed by Berte Jessen, during the 1960s. The lid is mark...

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20th Century Danish Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Staffordshire Black Porcelain Jackfield Bull Cow Creamer Pitcher 7"
Antique Staffordshire Black Porcelain Jackfield Bull Cow Creamer Pitcher 7"

Antique Staffordshire Black Porcelain Jackfield Bull Cow Creamer Pitcher 7"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century Staffordshire porcelain Jackfield style cream pitcher in the shape of a cow with gilt features, standing on an oval base molded with a daisy. Entire surface is f...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Emilia Castillo Silver-Plated Monkey Pitcher, Mexican Modernism
Emilia Castillo Silver-Plated Monkey Pitcher, Mexican Modernism

Emilia Castillo Silver-Plated Monkey Pitcher, Mexican Modernism

By Los Castillo, Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A whimsical and sculptural silver-plated water pitcher designed and handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico by celebrated artist Emilia Castillo. Made in solid brass and finished in a polished ...

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1980s Mexican Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Blue Glass Jug, Handmade, Vintage, 1960s, USA
Mid-Century Modern Blue Glass Jug, Handmade, Vintage, 1960s, USA

Mid-Century Modern Blue Glass Jug, Handmade, Vintage, 1960s, USA

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Handmade Blue Glass Jug, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Glass Color: Blue Styles: Mid-Century Modern Item Type...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Glass

Vintage Multicolored Circus Decor Pitcher Vase, circa 1970s
Vintage Multicolored Circus Decor Pitcher Vase, circa 1970s

Vintage Multicolored Circus Decor Pitcher Vase, circa 1970s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Handmade ceramic pitcher with sturdy relief handle and hand-painted circus-like decor in green, blue, yellow, dark purple and light gray colored glaze. Light gray glaze on the inside...

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20th Century European Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Vintage Glass Jug - Clear Glass and Blue Handle Mid Century Design Italy, 1970s
Vintage Glass Jug - Clear Glass and Blue Handle Mid Century Design Italy, 1970s

Vintage Glass Jug - Clear Glass and Blue Handle Mid Century Design Italy, 1970s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

This vintage glass jug, crafted in the 1970s in Italy, features clear glass with a striking blue handle, making it a stylish addition to any table. Its mid-century design exudes retr...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Glass

19th Century Heavy Silver Coffee Pot
19th Century Heavy Silver Coffee Pot

19th Century Heavy Silver Coffee Pot

By Elkington Mason & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine handcrafted coffee pot is in fine condition with detailed hall marks on the bottom and fine lines. The condition is mint. Elkington & Co electroplate with Elkington’s own ...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Majolica A Large Pitcher England
Art Nouveau Majolica A Large Pitcher England

Art Nouveau Majolica A Large Pitcher England

Located in Uppsala , SE

An antique Majolica pitcher, likely from the 19th century, known for its distinctive lead glaze and vibrant colors. This particular pitcher features a botanical pattern, possibly d...

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Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Abstract set of Six Ceramic Drinking Cups and a Jug by Vallauris, 1960s
Abstract set of Six Ceramic Drinking Cups and a Jug by Vallauris, 1960s

Abstract set of Six Ceramic Drinking Cups and a Jug by Vallauris, 1960s

By Vallauris

Located in Antwerp, BE

Handcrafted set of six jugs and a pitcher featured with six different position figures in a striking yellow and orange. An abstract style of the Vallauris region, famous for its uniq...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Parian Jasperware Hummingbird Pitcher
Parian Jasperware Hummingbird Pitcher

Parian Jasperware Hummingbird Pitcher

Located in New York, NY

Parian jasperware hummingbird pitcher. Vibrant blue and white vintage Parian pitcher with hummingbirds amidst foliage. England, circa 1930s Dimensions:...

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Early 20th Century English Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

English Ironstone Imperial Hope & Carter Burgess Goddard Water Pitchers Set of 2
English Ironstone Imperial Hope & Carter Burgess Goddard Water Pitchers Set of 2

English Ironstone Imperial Hope & Carter Burgess Goddard Water Pitchers Set of 2

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage English Ironstone Imperial Hope & Carter and Burgess & Goddard Farmhouse Water Pitchers - Set of 2. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: Large: 8" H x 8" W x 6" D. Small: ...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Ironstone

1960’s Silver Plated and Crystal Rubbed Claret Jug
1960’s Silver Plated and Crystal Rubbed Claret Jug

1960’s Silver Plated and Crystal Rubbed Claret Jug

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

The piece showcases a classic design that was popular during the mid-20th century in France, dated back to the 1960s, crafted with a combination of pewter and glass. The "Étain du Manoir...

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Mid-20th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Georgian Masons Ironstone Large Jug or Pitcher in School House Pattern, Ca 1818
Georgian Masons Ironstone Large Jug or Pitcher in School House Pattern, Ca 1818

Georgian Masons Ironstone Large Jug or Pitcher in School House Pattern, Ca 1818

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a fine and rare, large / very large ironstone pottery jug or pitcher in the Fenton shape made by Mason's Ironstone, of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, circa 1818. This i...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ironstone

Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pitcher 5
Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pitcher 5

Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pitcher 5

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

Vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen pitcher with ebony handle, simple and elegant design, design #5 by Georg Jensen from 1910. Beautiful hand carved details on the ebony handle. Ad...

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20th Century Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large American Silver Pitcher, Kirk and Sons, circa 1880
Large American Silver Pitcher, Kirk and Sons, circa 1880

Large American Silver Pitcher, Kirk and Sons, circa 1880

Located in New York, NY

Embossed all over with flowers and foliage on matted ground, ivy-wrapped twig handles. Marked on base S. Kirk & Son

Category

1880s Antique Pitchers

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Saint Clement Barbotine Faience Olive Oil Duck Pitcher
19th Century French Saint Clement Barbotine Faience Olive Oil Duck Pitcher

19th Century French Saint Clement Barbotine Faience Olive Oil Duck Pitcher

By Saint-Clément

Located in Dallas, TX

This colorful Majolica pitcher was sculpted in Saint Clement, France, circa 1890; named "Le Canard Sortant de l'Oeuf", the charming ceramic olive oil jug with spout thru the mouth and top cork, is in the shape of a colorful young duck exiting an egg shell. The oil recipient is hand painted with a small duckling chasing a butterfly. The jug, stamped on the bottom "Saint Clement France", is in excellent condition with rich patinated colors in the blue, green and yellow palette. Pictured in the book "Les Barbotine" by Maryse Bottero page 41. See last two pictures. Saint Clement pottery...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French 19th Century Rustic Pitcher with Rust Colored Glaze and Straight Handle
French 19th Century Rustic Pitcher with Rust Colored Glaze and Straight Handle

French 19th Century Rustic Pitcher with Rust Colored Glaze and Straight Handle

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French rustic pitcher from the 19th century, with rust colored glaze and straight handle. Created in France during the 19th century, this pitcher features a cylindrical body adorne...

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19th Century French Rustic Antique Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Colored blue and red stoneware ceramic pitcher circa 1990 signed Maya
Colored blue and red stoneware ceramic pitcher circa 1990 signed Maya

Colored blue and red stoneware ceramic pitcher circa 1990 signed Maya

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Maya Signed under the base Colored stoneware ceramic pitcher Original good condition Red and blue colors Height 20 cm Large 16 cm

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Wilson Tennis Balls Can Thermos
Vintage Wilson Tennis Balls Can Thermos

Vintage Wilson Tennis Balls Can Thermos

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice vintage "Wilson Tennis Balls Can" thermos, circa 1970s. The piece is in good condition and measures 3.75"D x 13.5"H; it has a screw off cap / cup and the thermos is sealed wit...

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Late 20th Century Italian Pitchers

Materials

Plastic

Small French Majolica Pink Flower Pitcher Creamer circa 1900
Small French Majolica Pink Flower Pitcher Creamer circa 1900

Small French Majolica Pink Flower Pitcher Creamer circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

Small French Majolica Pitcher Creamer decorated with pink flowers circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Majolica Daisy Flowers & Lace Water Pitcher Jug Carafe 7"
Antique Majolica Daisy Flowers & Lace Water Pitcher Jug Carafe 7"

Antique Majolica Daisy Flowers & Lace Water Pitcher Jug Carafe 7"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Majolica pitcher / jug / carafe featuring a design of daisies and lace. Dimensions: 6.75" x 6" x 6.25" (Width x Depth x Height)

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Antique Majolica Fielding Bamboo Basketweave Hummingbird Butterfly Pitcher Jug
Antique Majolica Fielding Bamboo Basketweave Hummingbird Butterfly Pitcher Jug

Antique Majolica Fielding Bamboo Basketweave Hummingbird Butterfly Pitcher Jug

By Simon Fielding

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique English Aesthetic movement Majolica pitcher or jug featuring a bamboo and basketweave design with hummingbirds, butterfly and flowers, turquoise interior. British Registrati...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

French 19th Century Terracotta Pottery Pitchers with Floral Decor, Sold Each
French 19th Century Terracotta Pottery Pitchers with Floral Decor, Sold Each

French 19th Century Terracotta Pottery Pitchers with Floral Decor, Sold Each

Located in Atlanta, GA

French terracotta pottery pitchers from the 19th century, with floral decor. We currently have a great selection of 19 pitchers available, priced and sold individually. The largest o...

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19th Century French Rustic Antique Pitchers

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Antique Majolica Farmhouse Wild Rose Flower Wood Grain Creamer Pitcher 7"
Antique Majolica Farmhouse Wild Rose Flower Wood Grain Creamer Pitcher 7"

Antique Majolica Farmhouse Wild Rose Flower Wood Grain Creamer Pitcher 7"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Majolica creamer pitcher / jug featuring a farmhouse motif with wood grain design, shingles, wild roses and acanthus handle. Dimensions: 6.25" x 5" x 7" (Width x Depth x Hei...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Victorian 'Drabware' Pitcher with Embossed Strawberries, U.K., 19th Century
Victorian 'Drabware' Pitcher with Embossed Strawberries, U.K., 19th Century

Victorian 'Drabware' Pitcher with Embossed Strawberries, U.K., 19th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Rare Victorian 'Drabware' stoneware pitcher with embossed strawberries, leaves and branch handle - matte salt glaze to the exterior with gloss glaze to the interior - unsigned - Unit...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

French Ceramic Pitcher with Flower Motif by the Cloutier Brothers (circa 1970s)
French Ceramic Pitcher with Flower Motif by the Cloutier Brothers (circa 1970s)

French Ceramic Pitcher with Flower Motif by the Cloutier Brothers (circa 1970s)

By Cloutier Freres

Located in London, GB

A decorative ceramic pitcher with bouquet of flowers motif by the Cloutier brothers (circa 1970s). This charming pitcher was made in Cloutiers' trademark delicate style with light ma...

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1970s French Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Kalo Sterling Silver Hand Wrought/ Hammered Pitcher Jug in Arts & Crafts Style
Kalo Sterling Silver Hand Wrought/ Hammered Pitcher Jug in Arts & Crafts Style

Kalo Sterling Silver Hand Wrought/ Hammered Pitcher Jug in Arts & Crafts Style

By The Kalo Shop

Located in New York, NY

The Kalo Shop, sterling silver beautifully hand wrought pitcher in Arts & Crafts style in an elegant, curvilinear design made in the early 20th century. It measures 7'' in height by 8'' from handle to spout, weighs 18.9 troy ounces, contains 3 1/2 pints, and bears hallmarks as shown. The Kalo Shop was the "leading maker" of Arts and Crafts movement silver in Chicago. The shop and affiliated Kalo Arts and Crafts Community House, a practicing school and workshop noted for silver and jewelry in nearby Park Ridge...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Pitchers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Plate Handle Holding Top Cut Glass Bulbous Serving Water Pitcher Ewer Jug
Silver Plate Handle Holding Top Cut Glass Bulbous Serving Water Pitcher Ewer Jug

Silver Plate Handle Holding Top Cut Glass Bulbous Serving Water Pitcher Ewer Jug

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is a great looking cut glass pitcher with a silver plate top and handle. The handle is heavy and solid but the silver is worn down to the brass base metal at the high spots and ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Robert Picault Vallauris France Ceramic Olive Pot Mid Century
Robert Picault Vallauris France Ceramic Olive Pot Mid Century

Robert Picault Vallauris France Ceramic Olive Pot Mid Century

By Robert Picault

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

Robert Picault (1919 - 2000) French ceramist in Vallauris Robert Picault has contributed to the revival of culinary ceramics by updating traditional local forms decorated with lines and geometric designs. His identity style has been a great success and continues to decorate the table today. His personal pieces are sought after by art collectors. A former student of the School of Applied Arts in Paris, Robert Picault arrived in Vallauris in 1946. He created with his school friends Roger Capron (1922-2006) and Jean Derval (1925-2010), the Callis workshop. In this village of a hundred potters, they met the neighboring ceramists André Baud, the 4 potters and among others the Madoura workshop, where he frequented the famous painter Picasso from 1949 to 1955. He also became friends with Jean Cocteau, Fernand Léger, Louis Aragon and Elsa Triolet. Robert Picault Vallauris France Olive Pot...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Brown Mid Century Rustic Stoneware Ceramic Pitcher by Rouillard 1975 La Borne
Brown Mid Century Rustic Stoneware Ceramic Pitcher by Rouillard 1975 La Borne

Brown Mid Century Rustic Stoneware Ceramic Pitcher by Rouillard 1975 La Borne

By La Borne Potters

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Rouillard Unique handmade mid XXth century ceramic pitcher Original brown stoneware ceramic color Signed under the base Original perfect condition Measures: Height 21 ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Los Castillo Malachite-Inlaid Bird Creamer & Sugar Set, Taxco Mexico
1950s Los Castillo Malachite-Inlaid Bird Creamer & Sugar Set, Taxco Mexico

1950s Los Castillo Malachite-Inlaid Bird Creamer & Sugar Set, Taxco Mexico

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A whimsical and collectible 1950s silver-plated creamer and sugar caddie set designed and manufactured by the legendary Los Castillo workshop of Taxco, Mexico. Hand-wrought in solid ...

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1950s Mexican Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Malachite, Silver Plate, Brass

Victorian Majolica Pitcher, Gustavsberg, Cobalt Relief, 19th Century
Victorian Majolica Pitcher, Gustavsberg, Cobalt Relief, 19th Century

Victorian Majolica Pitcher, Gustavsberg, Cobalt Relief, 19th Century

By Gustavsberg

Located in Valencia, VC

Early Gustavsberg Victorian Majolica Pitcher – Cobalt Relief on Ivory Crackle Glaze This early Gustavsberg Victorian majolica pitcher is a fine example of 19th-century Scandinavian ...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Majolica, Porcelain, Stoneware

Translucent Blue Hand Blown Enameled Glass Pitcher/Tankard
Translucent Blue Hand Blown Enameled Glass Pitcher/Tankard

Translucent Blue Hand Blown Enameled Glass Pitcher/Tankard

Located in Malibu, CA

Late 19th C/early 20th C brilliant translucent aqua blue hand-blown glass pitcher w/ applied handle. Gilt rim & accents hand painted in enamel with intricate patterns throughout.

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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century French Ceramic Vase / Pitcher by Accolay 'circa 1960s'
Mid-Century French Ceramic Vase / Pitcher by Accolay 'circa 1960s'

Mid-Century French Ceramic Vase / Pitcher by Accolay 'circa 1960s'

By Accolay Pottery

Located in London, GB

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...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Pink Diamond Quilted Cased Glass Pitcher
Antique Pink Diamond Quilted Cased Glass Pitcher

Antique Pink Diamond Quilted Cased Glass Pitcher

Located in Fulton, CA

A late 19th century cased glass pitcher. Circa. 1890. Beautiful pink and white diamond quilted pattern. Excellent original condition.

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pitchers

Materials

Art Glass

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.