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Sterling Silver Jugs & Pitchers

Whether serving lemonade at a picnic or Tom Collins at a cocktail party, sterling jugs and pitchers add a dash of refinement to any occasion. They range in size from diminutive creamer jugs to more substantial pitchers able to hold enough ice water or beer to serve a large table.

The most valuable and sought-after examples of sterling jugs and pitchers hail from colonial America and 18th-century England. Paul Revere sterling jugs and pitchers executed in both Federalist and neoclassical styles rank among the most coveted kinds by collectors. During the 19th century, Tiffany & Co. produced an array of sterling jugs with wide mouths and floral patterns inspired by Persian decorative arts.

Like many sterling objects, jugs and pitchers become more alluring with age as their luster softens into an entrancing patina. Since sterling is composed of 92.5% percent pure silver, they will keep their beauty for generations to come and are appropriate for family heirlooms.


Quick Facts

  • In 2013, Skinner Auctioneers sold a Victorian sterling silver and glass claret jug for $1,599
  • The earliest cream jugs date back to the beginning of the 18th century as tea started to become more popular throughout England
  • The condition, style, and level of craftsmanship, among other factors, determine the price of various sterling pitchers and jugs

Recommended Items at Auction

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Australian sterling silver claret jug with gilt gr…
Feb 16, 10:00 AM AEDT
Australian sterling silver claret jug with gilt gr…
by Amanda Addams Auctions
Est: AUD800- AUD1,500
AUD8506 Bids
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GORHAM STERLING SILVER PITCHER
Feb 23, 3:00 PM PST
GORHAM STERLING SILVER PITCHER
by Midnight Sun Antique Auction
Est: $600- $700
$3755 Bids
Two Gorham Sterling Art Nouveau Pitchers 2,300g.
Feb 26, 11:00 AM EST
Two Gorham Sterling Art Nouveau Pitchers 2,300g.
by Hill Auction Gallery
Est: $100- $1,000
$3504 Bids
EDWARD VII SILVER CREAM JUG, LONDON 1905, THOMAS BRADBURY Height: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm.)
Feb 11, 1:00 PM EST
EDWARD VII SILVER CREAM JUG, LONDON 1905, THOMAS BRADBURY Height: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm.)
by Potomack Company
Est: $100- $200
$703 Bids
Silver, Renaissance-style jug in silver and ebony. Holland, 2nd grade. Hall mark AB - 34.
Feb 19, 1:00 PM CET
Silver, Renaissance-style jug in silver and ebony. Holland, 2nd grade. Hall mark AB - 34.
by CR Art Auctions
Est: €400- €600
€2003 Bids
GUILD OF HANDICRAFT SILVER CARAFE, LONDON 2000 Height: 14 in. (35.6 cm.)
Feb 11, 1:00 PM EST
GUILD OF HANDICRAFT SILVER CARAFE, LONDON 2000 Height: 14 in. (35.6 cm.)
by Potomack Company
Est: $600- $800
$3502 Bids
A CONTINENTAL SILVER HOT WATER JUG
Feb 19, 10:30 AM GMT
A CONTINENTAL SILVER HOT WATER JUG
by Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Est: £100- £150
£602 Bids
An American sterling-silver helmet shaped cream jug circa 1920 17cm high
Feb 19, 4:00 PM AEDT
An American sterling-silver helmet shaped cream jug circa 1920 17cm high
by For-Auction
Est: AUD200- AUD400
AUD1702 Bids
A pair of Georg Jensen quack jugs (L:23cm)
Feb 13, 1:00 PM AEDT
A pair of Georg Jensen quack jugs (L:23cm)
by Lawsons
Est: AUD100- AUD200
AUD202 Bids
A VICTORIAN SILVER EWER
Feb 19, 10:30 AM GMT
A VICTORIAN SILVER EWER
by Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Est: £500- £700
£4501 Bid
Spanish silver jug, 1st Law, Montejo. …
Feb 12, 5:00 PM CET
Spanish silver jug, 1st Law, Montejo. …
by Subastas Segre
Est: €0- €0
€3001 Bid
Wakely & Wheeler English Sterling Silver Repousse Pitcher Jug 1889
Feb 23, 10:00 AM PST
Wakely & Wheeler English Sterling Silver Repousse Pitcher Jug 1889
by Taylor & Harris
Est: $900- $1,200
$7001 Bid
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.835 SILVER GREEK REVIVAL DESIGN EWER / PITCHER
Feb 09, 4:00 PM EST
.835 SILVER GREEK REVIVAL DESIGN EWER / PITCHER
by Omnia Auctions
Est: $250- $500
$1801 Bid
HOWARD & CO., NEW YORK STERLING HOT WATER JUG
Feb 23, 11:00 AM EST
HOWARD & CO., NEW YORK STERLING HOT WATER JUG
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Est: $500- $700
$1001 Bid
Sterling Silver Antique Gorham Water Pitcher 820g.
Feb 26, 11:00 AM EST
Sterling Silver Antique Gorham Water Pitcher 820g.
by Hill Auction Gallery
Est: $100- $1,000
$501 Bid
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EARLY SAMUEL KIRK STERLING SILVER EWER
Feb 09, 4:00 PM EST
EARLY SAMUEL KIRK STERLING SILVER EWER
by Omnia Auctions
Est: $600- $800
$4501 Bid
New Orleans Neoclassical Coin Silver Pitcher
Feb 13, 10:00 AM CST
New Orleans Neoclassical Coin Silver Pitcher
by New Orleans Auction Galleries
Est: $800- $1,200
$6001 Bid
Set, London, 1901, 925er Silber, 458,6 g: zwei Kannen, H 14 und 11 cm, Milch und Zucker, teils bezei
Feb 22, 10:00 AM CET
Set, London, 1901, 925er Silber, 458,6 g: zwei Kannen, H 14 und 11 cm, Milch und Zucker, teils bezei
by Auktionshaus Mars
Est: €0- €0
€1800 Bids
ACSME Sterling Silver Engraved Water Pitcher circa 1900 Swagged Florals
Feb 23, 10:00 AM PST
ACSME Sterling Silver Engraved Water Pitcher circa 1900 Swagged Florals
by Taylor & Harris
Est: $1,000- $1,200
$8000 Bids
A VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED CLARET JUG
Feb 19, 10:30 AM GMT
A VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED CLARET JUG
by Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Est: £150- £250
£1200 Bids
Spanish silver jug, stamped 1st Law, by Matilde Es…
Feb 12, 5:00 PM CET
Spanish silver jug, stamped 1st Law, by Matilde Es…
by Subastas Segre
Est: €0- €0
€2400 Bids
Spanish silver jug stamped Law 925. …
Feb 12, 5:00 PM CET
Spanish silver jug stamped Law 925. …
by Subastas Segre
Est: €0- €0
€2400 Bids
Pair of Spanish silver jugs, 1st Law, Pasgorcy, …
Feb 12, 5:00 PM CET
Pair of Spanish silver jugs, 1st Law, Pasgorcy, …
by Subastas Segre
Est: €0- €0
€5000 Bids

Sellers Who Sell Sterling Silver Jugs & Pitchers


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Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc.

Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc.