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Minton Majolica Pitcher

Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features flowering lilies and lily pads. Colouration: green, dark
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher
Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher
$2,007
H 8.8 in W 7.1 in D 4.7 in
Large Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features flowering lilies and lily pads. Colouration: green
Category

Antique 1870s English Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Large Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher
Large Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher
$1,946
H 8.8 in W 7.1 in D 4.7 in
Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/pitcher
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns to the sides and a snail to the
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Antique 1860s Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/pitcher
Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/pitcher
$925
H 4.9 in W 5.2 in D 3.7 in
Large Victorian Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features flowering lilies and lily pads. Colouration: green
Category

Antique 1860s Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Large Victorian Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher
Large Victorian Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher
$1,925
H 8.8 in W 7.1 in D 4.7 in
Minton Majolica Wheat And Leaves Jug Pitcher
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features corn forming the handle. The sides in the form of banana
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Antique 1850s Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Wheat And Leaves Jug Pitcher
Minton Majolica Wheat And Leaves Jug Pitcher
$1,600
H 9.4 in W 6.9 in D 4.9 in
19th Century Victorian Majolica Minton Lily Pitcher
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Victorian Majolica Minton Lily Pitcher.
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Victorian Minton Majolica Lily Pad and Flower Jug/Pitcher
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features flowering lilies and lily pads. Colouration: green
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Victorian Minton Majolica Oak Jug/Pitcher with Snail Handle
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns to the sides and a snail to the
Category

Antique 1860s English Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Blue Victorian Majolica Pitcher Banana Leaf Minton, circa 1859
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
19th pastel blue Majolica banana leaf pitcher signed Minton dated October 1859.
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Blackberry Jug
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features a blackberry bush bearing fruit. Barrel effect ground
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Antique 1850s Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Blackberry Jug
Minton Majolica Blackberry Jug
$1,670
H 12 in W 7.9 in D 6.7 in
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
Category

Antique Late 19th 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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Antique English Minton Majolica Pottery Blue Pottery Beer Jug Pitcher 1870
By Minton
Located in Portland, OR
Antique English Minton majolica jug/pitcher, circa 1870. A very handsome majolica jug, with a
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Antique 1870s English High Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

Minton Majolica Cellini Ewer Jug
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica ewer with a mythological theme which features putti, birds and vine fruits. The
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Antique 1850s Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Cellini Ewer Jug
Minton Majolica Cellini Ewer Jug
$1,473
H 13.4 in W 4.7 in D 4.3 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Monumental Minton Majolica Ewer and Stand
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica ewer and stand which features putti supporting the stem of the ewer, a cherub
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Antique 1850s English Renaissance Revival Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Cream Jug with Snail Handle
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica creamer which features a blossoming branch, snail shell on handle and feet. Cobalt
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Cream Jug with Snail Handle
Minton Majolica Cream Jug with Snail Handle
$1,267
H 2.7 in W 5.1 in D 2.8 in
Minton Majolica Renaissance Revival Jug or Pitcher
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jug or pitcher which features circular panels to the sides, depicting classical
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Art Pottery Pewter Mounted Jester Jug, 1870
By Minton
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An antique Victorian majolica pewter mounted lidded pottery jester jug by renowned makers Minton
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Recent Sales

Minton Majolica, Pitcher Inspired by Antiquity, circa 1865
By Minton
Located in Paris, FR
The decor of this delicate pitcher created by the English manufactory of Minton is organized in
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Antique 1860s English Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Rare Gold Green and Terracotta Lotus Pitcher
By Minton
Located in Milton, DE
This a most unusual combination for a parianware soft paste pottery in the Majolica family. It is
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Minton Majolica Pitcher with Ferns and Pink Berries, English, Dated 1860
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Minton Majolica pitcher with ferns and pink berries, the reverse with impressed British Registry
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Mermaid and Cherub Wine Pitcher
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features a handle in the form of a mermaid with entwined tail, a
Category

Antique 1860s English Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Minton Christmas Pitcher, circa 1890
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Minton Christmas pitcher circa 1890 with holly and mistletoe.
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Minton Wheat and Leaves Pitcher
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual 19th century Majolica wheat and leaves pitcher signed Minton; the handle is made with straw
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Victorian Minton Majolica Lily Pad and Flower Jug/Pitcher
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features flowering lilies and lily pads. Colouration: green
Category

Antique 1860s Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Oak Jug/Pitcher with Snail Handle
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns to the sides and a snail to the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Antique English Majolica Pitcher
By Minton
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Charming hand-painted Majolica pitcher with fan and owl motif. Pink, blue, yellow and green on an
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Antique English Majolica Pitcher
Antique English Majolica Pitcher
H 9 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Minton Majolica Cream Jug with Snail Handle
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica creamer which features a blossoming branch, snail shell on handle and feet
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Majolica Pitcher
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
English Victorian Majolica pitcher with a geometrical pattern of shells in a quatrefoil shape
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Pitcher
19th Century Majolica Pitcher
H 8.4 in W 4.5 in D 6 in
Large Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features flowering lilies and lily pads. Colouration: green, dark
Category

Antique 1870s Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Large Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher
Large Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher
H 8.1 in W 6.3 in D 4.7 in
Minton Majolica Pottery Ale Jug Decorated with Hops
By Minton
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine early and unusual Minton majolica art pottery ale jug decorated with relief fruiting designs
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

Minton Majolica Oak Jug/Pitcher with Snail Handle
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns to the sides and a snail to the
Category

Antique 1850s Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Lotus-Leaf Pitcher by Minton
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Majolica pitcher by the celebrated English pottery firm, Minton. Featuring a
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Antique 19th Century English Pitchers

Matched pair of antique Minton majolica Protat ewers
Located in London, GB
excellent example of fine Victorian majolica ware, which the British ceramic manufacturer Minton was famous
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Arts and Crafts Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Holdcroft Majolica Game Jug Pitcher with Greyhound Handle, English, ca. 1875
By Thomas Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Fabulous example of Majolica large Pitcher in wonderful vibrant lavender, green and blue interior
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Antique 19th Century British Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Small Minton Majolica Pitchers With Mask Spouts
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair of Minton majolica jug or pitchers which feature shells arranged in quatrefoil shapes
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Lily Leaves Jug/Pitcher
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features overlapping leaves and a stem-like handle. Colouration
Category

Antique 1860s Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Lily Leaves Jug/Pitcher
Minton Majolica Lily Leaves Jug/Pitcher
H 9.4 in W 6.7 in D 5.4 in
Large Minton Majolica Oak Jug or Pitcher
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jug or pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns to the sides and a snail to the
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Tavern Scene Jug or Pitcher
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jug or pitcher which features drinking and dancing figures. Coloration: cobalt blue
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Majolica Minton Wheat and Leaves Pitcher
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual 19th century Majolica wheat and leaves pitcher signed Minton; the handle is made with straw
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Oak Jug/Pitcher with Snail Handle
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns to the sides and a snail to the
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Oak Jug or Pitcher
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jug or pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns. Coloration: Brown, green
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Pitchers

Minton Majolica Oak Jug or Pitcher
Minton Majolica Oak Jug or Pitcher
H 7.29 in W 8.27 in D 5.52 in
Minton Majolica Oak Jug / Pitcher with Snail Handle
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jug / pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns to the sides and a snail to the
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Majolica Minton Oak Leaves and Acorns Pitcher
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
19th century Majolica Minton oak leaves and acorns pitcher.
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Majolica White Cat with Mouse Pitcher Minton
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
A very rare white Majolica cat pitcher trapping a mouse under its right paw its tail forming the
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/Pitcher
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns and a snail molded on the handle
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Victorian Minton Majolica Mermaid and Cherub Wine Pitcher
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features a handle in the form of a mermaid with entwined tail, a
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica High Pineapple Palissy Pitcher
By Minton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Minton pottery in Staffordshire, England, a majolica glazed pitcher in the Palissy style
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Victorian Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/Pitcher with Oak Leaves
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns and a snail molded on the handle
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Thomas Minton English Staffordshire Majolica Rustic Oak Leaf and Snail Pitcher
By Thomas Minton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Minton earthenware, majolica glazed oak leaf and snail pitcher, formed with a rustic brown tree
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Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Small Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features flowering lilies and lily pads. Colouration: green, dark
Category

Antique 1870s Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Small Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher
Small Minton Majolica Lily Jug/Pitcher
H 6.3 in W 5.1 in D 3.5 in
Minton Majolica Large Christmas Wine Ewer with Bacchus Mask, Cobalt, Dated 1868
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Minton Majolica large Christmas wine ewer, the body of the jug with relief molded holly branches
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Majolica

Small Minton Majolica Oak Jug/Pitcher with Snail Handle
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns to the sides and a snail to the
Category

Antique 1850s Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Minton Majolica Pineapple Jug pitcher, English, ca. 1853
By Thomas Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Minton majolica pineapple jug pitcher, impressed pattern number '538' English, Minton date cypher
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Minton Majolica Pineapple Pitcher c. 1870 s
By Minton
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is Minton majolica jug (as called in England). The markings are on the bottom. Item # ms
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

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Minton Majolica Pitcher For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the minton majolica pitcher you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, earthenware and majolica, every minton majolica pitcher was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer minton majolica pitcher, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A minton majolica pitcher, designed in the Victorian or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made minton majolica pitcher has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Minton and Thomas Minton are consistently popular.

How Much is a Minton Majolica Pitcher?

A minton majolica pitcher can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $920, while the lowest priced sells for $475 and the highest can go for as much as $13,774.

Finding the Right Pitchers for You

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.