Huyler's Candy - Soda Shops - 1920's - Very Ornate Hotel Silver Coffee Pot

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Huyler’s Candy Shops – Soda Fountains – 1929 – Beautiful Hotel Silver Style Coffee Pot! Here is a rare 1920’s to 1930’s era - bottom marked 6 ½” tall by 5 7/8” wide (from the tip of the spout across to the opposite side of the handle) 12 oz. silver plate coffee pot / hot water pitcher made for the Huyler’s Chocolate & Candy Co. for actual usage in their candy shops / lunch counters that Huyler’s operated that served their candies, chocolates, sandwiches, and even ice cream in a soda shop style. This is the first such coffee pot like that this I’ve seen and I’m positive not much of this silver has survived of the many years since it was made and used. Historically, Huyler’s was a very famous candy company that was started in 1874 in New York City by John S. Huyler. The company became famous for its Chocolates, Cocoa (Hot Chocolate), and Confections (including the famous George Washington Taffy and Huyler’s Sweet Heart Gum). One of the most famous Chocolates that Huyler made was the Bon Bons. The company became famous and Huyler’s Boxed Chocolates and Candies was a prestigious gift for someone to give. The small restaurants also were wonderful places for people to enjoy the confections and hot cocoa. Huyler’s also played a role in the life of Chocolate Millionaire, Milton Hershey, who worked for Huyler’s in New York for a short time before later going on to form the Hershey Empire. John Huyler passed on in 1910 in Rye New York, but the company would carry on and continue to prosper under the guidance of John’s four sons. There were several Huyler’s located alone in New York City including one at 458 Fulton Street in Brooklyn, the Financial District of Wall Street, and many other New York locations. Huyler’s also had candy shops in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, at 146 Tremont Street in Boston Massachusetts, Downtown Main Street in Watch Hill Rhode Island, Grand Rapids Michigan, and Albany, Troy, Rochester, Buffalo, Long Branch, Saratoga and Newport New York. In 1911 alone, there were 50 candy stores. Huylers had many advertising slogans, but two of the best included “A Man is Known by The Candy He Sends” and “The Acknowledged Standard of the World”. I don’t find much mention of the company after the 1950’s era and I cannot determine if it went out of business or was sold to another Candy Company. This coffee pot / hot water pot would have been used for counter or table service in one of the Huyler’s candy shops or lunch rooms to serve hot coffee or hold hot water for tea. Additionally, it would have been used in connection with the Huyler hotel china and glassware type serving items for actual table and counter service. It is the heavyweight type Steamship, Restaurant, Railroad and Hotel silverplate. It was made by the R. Wallace Silver Co., is silver soldered, has the catalog number of 0352, is 12 oz., and has in cursive script lettering on the bottom “Huyler’s”. The lettering of Huyler’s on the bottom has been partially marked out that was most likely done by the factory when this particular piece was returned. However, it does not distract at all from the rarity and how amazing this piece actually looks. The exterior has the usual usage scratches, a few very minor dings, but overall looks great. The inside has some light silver plate wear and scratch marks. The handle is firmly attached to the body and the lid functions well. Overall, it has a great vintage streamlined appearance to it. A wonderful addition to your Home Furnishing / Home Decorating / Interior Design, Creamer – Pitcher – Teapot, or Vintage Hotel Silver Plate Collection. Buyer is asked to prepay item along with $7.99, which includes shipping, packing, and handling in the United States. I will combine multiple orders to save on shipping should you like to purchase more than one item. Payment should be made within Five (5) days from the end of the auction. All items are sold ‘As-Is’ with no returns on any items. International buyers please note, import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping char... read more

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