Lot # 158 - Silver-Plated Water Pitcher & Silver-Plated Gravy Boat

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Start Date/Time: 09-Jul-2025 5:00:00 PM
End Date/Time: 17-Jul-2025 8:37:00 PM
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Silver-Plated Water Pitcher & Silver-Plated Gravy Boat

This unmarked silver-plated cream pitcher exemplifies the elegant yet practical design of mid-20th century American hollowware, featuring the characteristic bulbous body, gracefully curved handle, and three supporting feet that were hallmarks of the era’s tea and coffee service accessories. Dating likely from the 1940s-1960s, this piece represents the period when silverplate was widely used in both domestic and commercial settings, explaining the absence of maker’s marks that were often omitted from hotel and restaurant service pieces or smaller manufacturer productions. The visible tarnishing adds to its authentic vintage character, while its sturdy construction and classic proportions demonstrate the quality craftsmanship that made such pieces essential elements of formal dining and entertaining during the post-war boom years. Despite the lack of identifying marks that would pinpoint its specific origins, this cream pitcher remains a charming example of functional decorative arts that once graced countless American tables during silverplate’s golden age.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​( There are no marking on this item that identifies it )


This silver-plated gravy boat was manufactured by the International Silver Company (identified by the I.B.S.CO marking) and bears the prestigious “Sheffield” name with crown symbol, which American manufacturers used to evoke the quality and tradition of English Sheffield silver craftsmanship. Dating from the early-to-mid 20th century, this piece features the classic boat-shaped design with spout and handle that made it ideal for serving gravy and sauces at formal dining tables. The “521” marking indicates its specific pattern number within International Silver’s extensive catalog, and as one of America’s largest silver manufacturers, the company produced quality hollowware like this that graced countless American dining rooms during the golden age of formal entertaining.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Measurements:

Wter Pitcher: 8 3/4" x 7"

Gravy Boat: 7 3/4" x 4"



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