Knowles Taylor Semi Vitreous Milk Pitcher Cherry Tree Motif ca 1860-80 Ironstone

Set it on your table

This Knowles Taylor milk pitcher gives you a tall, easy pour and a cherry tree motif that wraps the creamy semi vitreous ironstone body. Made ca 1860-80, it has a smooth glaze with a few small marks from age, the kind you notice when you lift it for cream, sauce, or flowers.

Notice the ironstone body

The shape sits steady in hand, with a rounded belly, narrow spout, and handle that feels made for daily use. Semi vitreous ware like this has a denser feel than plain earthenware, and the painted cherries bring color without crowding the surface.

Use it as a display piece

On a shelf or sideboard, this antique milk pitcher adds quiet character beside transferware, silver, or plain white dishes. It's about 6 inches tall, so it slips into a small grouping easily, yet still holds its own.