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Black Basalt Cream Pail with Ladle, Turner, C1800
By John Turner
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A delightful cream pail in black basalt, decorated with Poor Maria and Charlotte at the Tomb of
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Cream Pail

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Stoneware

Antique Black Basalt Cream Pail with Ladle, Turner, C1800
Black Basalt Cream Pail with Ladle, Turner, C1800

Black Basalt Cream Pail with Ladle, Turner, C1800

H 2.5 in Dm 3 in
Antique George II Sterling Silver Cream Pail (1752)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George II English sterling silver cream pail; an
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1750s English Antique Cream Pail

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Sterling Silver

Antique George II Sterling Silver Cream Pail (1752)
Antique George II Sterling Silver Cream Pail (1752)

Antique George II Sterling Silver Cream Pail (1752)

H 3.82 in Dm 2.91 in
George III period sterling silver cream pail made in London in 1773
Located in London, London
Silver Cream Pail, features a swing handle, and ribbed detailing. The cream pail measures 2.25"(6cm
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1770s English George III Antique Cream Pail

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Sterling Silver

Antique George III period sterling silver cream pail made in London in 1773
George III period sterling silver cream pail made in London in 1773

George III period sterling silver cream pail made in London in 1773

H 2.37 in Dm 3.15 in
George III Neo Classical Cream Pail Made in London by Robert Hennell, 1772
By Robert Hennell
Located in London, GB
A very unusual George III Neo Classical Cream Pail made in London in 1772 by Robert Hennell. The
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18th Century English George III Antique Cream Pail

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Silver

Antique George III Neo Classical Cream Pail Made in London by Robert Hennell, 1772
George III Neo Classical Cream Pail Made in London by Robert Hennell, 1772

George III Neo Classical Cream Pail Made in London by Robert Hennell, 1772

H 3.5 in Dm 2.75 in
Rare 19th Century Viennese Porcelain Hand-Painted Ice Cream Pail Vases
Located in London, GB
A rare and finely decorated pair of porcelain ice cream pails on stands, The decoration of the
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19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Cream Pail

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Porcelain

Antique Rare 19th Century Viennese Porcelain Hand-Painted Ice Cream Pail Vases
Rare 19th Century Viennese Porcelain Hand-Painted Ice Cream Pail Vases

Rare 19th Century Viennese Porcelain Hand-Painted Ice Cream Pail Vases

H 20 in W 11 in D 8.5 in
George III Cream Pail Made in London by Robert Purton, 1780
By Robert Purton
Located in London, GB
A very fine George III Cream Pail made in London in 1780 by Robert Purton. This pretty piece is
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18th Century English George III Antique Cream Pail

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Silver

Antique George III Cream Pail Made in London by Robert Purton, 1780
George III Cream Pail Made in London by Robert Purton, 1780

George III Cream Pail Made in London by Robert Purton, 1780

H 2.6 in Dm 2.9 in
George III Naturalistic Cream Pail Made in London by Thomas Pitts I, 1771
By Thomas Pitts I
Located in London, GB
An unusual George III Naturalistic Cream Pail made in London in 1771 by Thomas Pitts I. This
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18th Century English George III Antique Cream Pail

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Silver

Antique George III Naturalistic Cream Pail Made in London by Thomas Pitts I, 1771
George III Naturalistic Cream Pail Made in London by Thomas Pitts I, 1771

George III Naturalistic Cream Pail Made in London by Thomas Pitts I, 1771

H 3 in Dm 3.5 in
Antique Victorian 1883 Scottish Sterling Silver Christening Bowl and Spoon
By Hamilton & Inches Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive christening bowl has a cylindrical rounded form, modelled in the form of an antique cream pail
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1880s British Victorian Antique Cream Pail

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 1883 Scottish Sterling Silver Christening Bowl and Spoon
Antique Victorian 1883 Scottish Sterling Silver Christening Bowl and Spoon

Antique Victorian 1883 Scottish Sterling Silver Christening Bowl and Spoon

H 3 in Dm 4.1 in
A magnificent pair of Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester Ice Pails c.1813
By Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester
Located in Exeter, GB
salt was sprinkled on the ice. Porcelain is the ideal material for ice cream pails as it is impervious
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19th Century British Antique Cream Pail

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Porcelain

Antique A magnificent pair of Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester Ice Pails c.1813
A magnificent pair of Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester Ice Pails c.1813

A magnificent pair of Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester Ice Pails c.1813

H 10.63 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in
Caughley English Porcelain Pail Shape Cream Jug
By Caughley Porcelain
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce and fine antique English porcelain cream jug decorated with gilded patterning by Caughley
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1780s English Antique Cream Pail

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Porcelain

Antique Caughley English Porcelain Pail Shape Cream Jug
Caughley English Porcelain Pail Shape Cream Jug

Caughley English Porcelain Pail Shape Cream Jug

H 2.56 in Dm 3.06 in
Derby Pair of Porcelain Ice Pails, Fine Flowers by William Billingsley, ca 1790
By Derby, William Billingsly
Located in London, GB
were popular in the Georgian and Regency era to serve ice cream for dessert. Each ice pail would have
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1790s English George III Antique Cream Pail

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Porcelain

Antique Derby Pair of Porcelain Ice Pails, Fine Flowers by William Billingsley, ca 1790
Derby Pair of Porcelain Ice Pails, Fine Flowers by William Billingsley, ca 1790

Derby Pair of Porcelain Ice Pails, Fine Flowers by William Billingsley, ca 1790

H 9 in Dm 9 in

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A George III pierced Cream Pail
By Samuel Herbert
Located in London, GB
A George III pierced Cream Pail, Samuel Herbert & Co, London, 1768.
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Cream Pail

Antique A George III pierced Cream Pail

A George III pierced Cream Pail

H 2.75 in Dm 3.25 in
George III Antique Sterling Silver Cream Pail, William Fountain, London, 1801
By William Fountain
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Cream Pail, features reed detailing, an engraved crest and a scroll handle. The cream
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Cream Pail

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Sterling Silver

George III Antique Sterling Silver Cream Pail, William Fountain, London, 1801
George III Antique Sterling Silver Cream Pail, William Fountain, London, 1801

George III Antique Sterling Silver Cream Pail, William Fountain, London, 1801

H 2.96 in Dm 2.76 in
Very Fine George III Cream Pail, London, 1772
Located in London, GB
A very fine George III Cream Pail made in London in 1772 and stamped with the maker's mark of IW
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Cream Pail

Very Fine George III Cream Pail, London, 1772
Very Fine George III Cream Pail, London, 1772

Very Fine George III Cream Pail, London, 1772

H 4.25 in Dm 3 in
George III Antique Sterling Silver Cream Pail by Thomas Shepherd in 1775
By Thomas Shepherd
Located in London, London
silver cream pail, features a cast handle, a gadroon border and pretty floral pierce work. The cream pail
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1770s English Rococo Antique Cream Pail

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Sterling Silver

George III Antique Sterling Silver Cream Pail by Thomas Shepherd in 1775
George III Antique Sterling Silver Cream Pail by Thomas Shepherd in 1775

George III Antique Sterling Silver Cream Pail by Thomas Shepherd in 1775

H 2.37 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in
Very Fine Early George III Cream Pail Made by Richard Mills
Located in London, GB
The cream pail has slightly tapering sides and a corded rim. The sides are beautifully pierced with
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1760s English Antique Cream Pail

Very Fine Early George III Cream Pail Made by Richard Mills
Very Fine Early George III Cream Pail Made by Richard Mills

Very Fine Early George III Cream Pail Made by Richard Mills

H 2.45 in Dm 2.6 in
A very fine early George III Cream Pail made in London in 1768 by William Plummer.
Located in London, GB
A very fine early George III Cream Pail made in London in 1768 by William Plummer.
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Cream Pail

A very fine early George III Cream Pail made in London in 1768 by William Plummer.
A very fine early George III Cream Pail made in London in 1768 by William Plummer.

A very fine early George III Cream Pail made in London in 1768 by William Plummer.

H 3.5 in Dm 3.25 in
A rare George III Cream Pail made in London in 1779 by Hester Bateman
Located in London, GB
The Cream Pail stands on a circular domed foot, with a beaded rim, which is pierced with horizontal
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Cream Pail

A rare George III Cream Pail made in London in 1779 by Hester Bateman
A rare George III Cream Pail made in London in 1779 by Hester Bateman

A rare George III Cream Pail made in London in 1779 by Hester Bateman

Fine George III, Neoclassical Cream Pail
Located in London, GB
The Pail stands on a pedestal foot with beaded rim which is pierced with Neo-Gothic designs. The
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Cream Pail

Fine George III, Neoclassical Cream Pail
Fine George III, Neoclassical Cream Pail

Fine George III, Neoclassical Cream Pail

An unusual George III Cream Pail made in London in 1779 by Burrage Davenport
Located in London, GB
The Cream Pail stands on a square pedestal foot decorated with engraved drapery swags and
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Cream Pail

An unusual George III Cream Pail made in London in 1779 by Burrage Davenport
An unusual George III Cream Pail made in London in 1779 by Burrage Davenport

An unusual George III Cream Pail made in London in 1779 by Burrage Davenport

H 4.25 in Dm 3.25 in
An Extremeley rare George III Rural Scene Cream Pail made in London in 1778 by C
Located in London, GB
It is widely considered that these are the rarest design of Cream Pail and unusually stand on three
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Late 18th Century English Antique Cream Pail

An Extremeley rare George III Rural Scene Cream Pail made in London in 1778 by C
An Extremeley rare George III Rural Scene Cream Pail made in London in 1778 by C

An Extremeley rare George III Rural Scene Cream Pail made in London in 1778 by C

H 3.2 in Dm 2.75 in
George III Cream Pail Made in London in 1768 by William Plummer
By William Plummer
Located in London, GB
The Pail has slightly flared sides and a gadrooned rim. The sides are beautifully hand pierced with
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1760s English George III Antique Cream Pail

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Sterling Silver

George III Cream Pail Made in London in 1768 by William Plummer
George III Cream Pail Made in London in 1768 by William Plummer

George III Cream Pail Made in London in 1768 by William Plummer

H 2.45 in Dm 3.1 in
Very Rare George III "Spider's Web" Cream Pail Made by Burrage Davenport
Located in London, GB
The Pail has slightly tapering sides, which rise to a beaded rim and arched twisted handle. The
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1770s English Antique Cream Pail

Very Rare George III "Spider's Web" Cream Pail Made by Burrage Davenport
Very Rare George III "Spider's Web" Cream Pail Made by Burrage Davenport

Very Rare George III "Spider's Web" Cream Pail Made by Burrage Davenport

H 4.4 in Dm 2.9 in
DUBLIN. A very rare early George III Cream Pail made by George Hill.
Located in London, GB
This rare example is modelled as a Milk Maids Pail and has a corded base, rim and arched handle
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Mid-18th Century Irish Antique Cream Pail

DUBLIN. A very rare early George III Cream Pail made by George Hill.
DUBLIN. A very rare early George III Cream Pail made by George Hill.

DUBLIN. A very rare early George III Cream Pail made by George Hill.

H 4.5 in Dm 3.25 in
A very fine early George III Cream Pail made by Francis Spilsbury II
Located in London, GB
The Pail is of a slightly tapering form and has a gadrooned rim and twsited ropework arched handle
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18th Century English Antique Cream Pail

A very fine early George III Cream Pail made by Francis Spilsbury II
A very fine early George III Cream Pail made by Francis Spilsbury II

A very fine early George III Cream Pail made by Francis Spilsbury II

H 2.25 in Dm 2.9 in
Unusual George III Cream Pail Made in London in 1781 by Robert Hennell
Located in London, GB
This piece is modelled as a milk maid's pail, has slightly tapering sides and displays a beaded
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Late 18th Century English Antique Cream Pail

Unusual George III Cream Pail Made in London in 1781 by Robert Hennell
Unusual George III Cream Pail Made in London in 1781 by Robert Hennell

Unusual George III Cream Pail Made in London in 1781 by Robert Hennell

H 4.5 in Dm 3.15 in
A very rare George III Double Cream Pail made in London in 1790
Located in London, GB
This very rare piece is modelled as a double milk maid's pail, with raised ribbed designs on the
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Cream Pail

A very rare George III Double Cream Pail made in London in 1790
A very rare George III Double Cream Pail made in London in 1790

A very rare George III Double Cream Pail made in London in 1790

H 3 in W 4.9 in D 2.5 in
A George III Cream Pail made in Sheffield in 1775 by Tudor & Leader.
Located in London, GB
This very fine Pail stands on an unusual fluted circular pedestal foot. The main body displays a
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Late 18th Century English Adam Style Antique Cream Pail

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Silver

A George III Cream Pail made in Sheffield in 1775 by Tudor & Leader.
A George III Cream Pail made in Sheffield in 1775 by Tudor & Leader.

A George III Cream Pail made in Sheffield in 1775 by Tudor & Leader.

H 3 in Dm 3.1 in
An extremely rare "Bucket" Cream Pail of large size made in London in 1795.
Located in London, GB
This very rare example is modelled as a large milk maid's pail and the main body has a beaded rim
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Late 18th Century English Antique Cream Pail

An extremely rare "Bucket" Cream Pail of large size made in London in 1795.
An extremely rare "Bucket" Cream Pail of large size made in London in 1795.

An extremely rare "Bucket" Cream Pail of large size made in London in 1795.

H 3.1 in Dm 3.25 in
Very Unusual George III Cream Pail Made in London in 1780 by Thomas Daniel
Located in London, GB
The Pail is of a most unusual design and stands on a square base, decorated with bright cut designs
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Late 18th Century English Antique Cream Pail

Very Unusual George III Cream Pail Made in London in 1780 by Thomas Daniel
Very Unusual George III Cream Pail Made in London in 1780 by Thomas Daniel

Very Unusual George III Cream Pail Made in London in 1780 by Thomas Daniel

H 4.5 in Dm 3.25 in
A fine George III Cream Pail made in London in 1782 by Robert Hennell.
Located in London, GB
The Pail stands on a circular pedestal foot decorated with beading and pierced with a band of
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Cream Pail

A fine George III Cream Pail made in London in 1782 by Robert Hennell.

A fine George III Cream Pail made in London in 1782 by Robert Hennell.

H 3.9 in Dm 3.25 in
Pair of Derby Apple Green Ice Pails
By Bloor Derby
Located in Katonah, NY
A lovely pair of Derby porcelain ice cream pails (fruit coolers) decorated with hand-painted
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19th Century English Antique Cream Pail

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Porcelain

Pair of Derby Apple Green Ice Pails
Pair of Derby Apple Green Ice Pails

Pair of Derby Apple Green Ice Pails

H 10 in Dm 8 in
An important and extremely rare George III Bacchus Wine Coaster
Located in London, GB
. These motifs are also shown on the rare Cream Pails which Chesterman made, an example of which is in our
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Cream Pail

An important and extremely rare George III Bacchus Wine Coaster
An important and extremely rare George III Bacchus Wine Coaster

An important and extremely rare George III Bacchus Wine Coaster

H 2.45 in Dm 5 in
Regency Spode Porcelain Imari Fruit Coolers, Covers & Liners, Pattern 2957
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
described as Rock and Tree pattern. This form is called both a fruit cooler and ice cream pail. The
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Cream Pail

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Porcelain

Regency Spode Porcelain Imari Fruit Coolers, Covers & Liners, Pattern 2957
Regency Spode Porcelain Imari Fruit Coolers, Covers & Liners, Pattern 2957

Regency Spode Porcelain Imari Fruit Coolers, Covers & Liners, Pattern 2957

H 12 in Dm 10 in
A George III Neo Classical Cream Basket/Pail made by Burrage Davenport.
Located in London, GB
This very rare George III Cream Basket/Pail was made by the specialist basket maker Burrage
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Late 18th Century English Antique Cream Pail

A George III Neo Classical Cream Basket/Pail made by Burrage Davenport.
A George III Neo Classical Cream Basket/Pail made by Burrage Davenport.

A George III Neo Classical Cream Basket/Pail made by Burrage Davenport.

H 4.45 in Dm 3.45 in
A Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester Porcelain Armorial Fruit Cooler c.1810
By Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester
Located in Exeter, GB
material for ice cream pails as it is impervious to salt which improves the refrigerant effect. Experiments
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19th Century British Antique Cream Pail

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Porcelain

A Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester Porcelain Armorial Fruit Cooler c.1810
A Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester Porcelain Armorial Fruit Cooler c.1810

A Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester Porcelain Armorial Fruit Cooler c.1810

H 8.27 in Dm 10.63 in
Pair Antique French Porcelain Ice Pails (Fruit Coolers)
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of 18th century French ice pails beautifully painted with bouquets of roses and bands of
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1780s French Rococo Antique Cream Pail

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Porcelain

Pair Antique French Porcelain Ice Pails (Fruit Coolers)
Pair Antique French Porcelain Ice Pails (Fruit Coolers)

Pair Antique French Porcelain Ice Pails (Fruit Coolers)

H 8 in Dm 8 in
Antique Porcelain Ice Pail and/or Iced Cream and Fruit Cooler Made England
By Billingsley
Located in Katonah, NY
WHY WE LOVE IT: Everyone loves iced cream! This English porcelain ice pail, also known as an iced
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Early 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Cream Pail

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Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Ice Pail and/or Iced Cream and Fruit Cooler Made England
Antique Porcelain Ice Pail and/or Iced Cream and Fruit Cooler Made England

Antique Porcelain Ice Pail and/or Iced Cream and Fruit Cooler Made England

H 9 in Dm 8 in
French Porcelain Ice Pails Lavender Pink
By Clingancourt Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
: Excellent Price: $5400 Background of Ice Pails: Ice cream evolved from “iced cream,” a European dessert
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Cream Pail

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Porcelain

French Porcelain Ice Pails Lavender Pink
French Porcelain Ice Pails Lavender Pink

French Porcelain Ice Pails Lavender Pink

H 13 in Dm 8.5 in
Pair of English Porcelain 19th Century Fruit Coolers or Ice Cream Pails
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Pair of gilded and delicately painted three piece English porcelain fruit coolers or ice cream
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Cream Pail

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Gold, Enamel

Pair of English Porcelain 19th Century Fruit Coolers or Ice Cream Pails
Pair of English Porcelain 19th Century Fruit Coolers or Ice Cream Pails

Pair of English Porcelain 19th Century Fruit Coolers or Ice Cream Pails

H 10.5 in Dm 8.75 in
Large Steel and Brass Milk/Cream Pail, circa 1860, England
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful survivor from England made of brass and steel, circa 1860 for holding cream or milk. A
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1860s English Victorian Antique Cream Pail

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Brass, Steel

Large Steel and Brass Milk/Cream Pail, circa 1860, England
Large Steel and Brass Milk/Cream Pail, circa 1860, England

Large Steel and Brass Milk/Cream Pail, circa 1860, England

H 14 in W 9 in D 7 in

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19th Century English Antique Cream Pail

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Porcelain

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H 8.5 in Dm 4 in
Pair of Apotheosis Vases in black basalt, Wedgwood, circa 1880
By Wedgwood
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A stunning pair of vases in black basalt. Known as Apotheosis Vases, or sometimes Pegasus Vases, it's rare to find a pair of these; still rare to find them in basalt, rather than the...
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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Cream Pail

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Stoneware

Pair of Apotheosis Vases in black basalt, Wedgwood, circa 1880
Pair of Apotheosis Vases in black basalt, Wedgwood, circa 1880

Pair of Apotheosis Vases in black basalt, Wedgwood, circa 1880

H 18 in Dm 9.5 in
Oval Teapot in Black Basalt, Turner, circa 1790
By John Turner
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An excellent black basalt teapot, with engine turned decoration and widow finial. Most unusually, this example is marked.
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Cream Pail

Materials

Stoneware

Oval Teapot in Black Basalt, Turner, circa 1790
Oval Teapot in Black Basalt, Turner, circa 1790

Oval Teapot in Black Basalt, Turner, circa 1790

H 5.5 in W 8 in D 4 in
Black Basalt Tea Canister with Applied Decoration, Mayer, C1790
By Elijah Mayer Pottery
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Cyclicrical tea canister in engine-turned black basalt, with raised decoration. Unmarked, but the quality and finial clinch the attribution.
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Cream Pail

Materials

Stoneware

Black Basalt Tea Canister with Applied Decoration, Mayer, C1790
Black Basalt Tea Canister with Applied Decoration, Mayer, C1790

Black Basalt Tea Canister with Applied Decoration, Mayer, C1790

H 5 in Dm 3 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique cream pail you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and ceramic, every antique cream pail was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique cream pail — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. An antique cream pail is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical, Victorian and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique cream pail that is appealing in its simplicity, but Dominick & Haff, Howard & Co. and Samuel Herbert produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Cream Pail?

The average selling price for an antique cream pail at 1stDibs is $2,160, while they’re typically $830 on the low end and $3,667 for the highest priced.