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Meriden B.Co. Victorian Silverplate Ice Water Pitcher
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This is a great victorian silverplate ice water pitcher made by the Meriden Britannia Co. during the 1870's. It has a classic tankard form that is decorated with vertical bands of engine turning and chased leafy branches. One side is engraved, "Mr. & Mrs.David Houston". The handle has a warrior's head, the back of his helmet serves as a thumb rest. The pitcher has a white enamel liner. This double walled construction was intended to keep ice water cold during the summer in the days before refrigeration and air conditioning. I also read somew that these ice water pitchers were also a sign of support for the temperance movement and that their display in the parlor informed visitors that alcohol was not served in that house. This ice water pitcher is marked, "Meriden B. Co." within a circle and around a shield containing a balance scale. Below are, "Pat'd. June 13, 1868" and "Pat'd Nov. 3d, 1868". The ice guard on the inside has a third patent date of July 9, 1872. The condition of this ice water pitcher is great, t is no loss of silverplate and only one ping to report on the exterior. The enamel liner is pristine, no stains or rust. It stands 14 1/2" tall, is 10 3/4" wide, handle to spout and the base has a diameter of 7 1/2". It weighs over six pounds. Bid with confidence, you will not be disappointed. Questions are encouraged. Please refer to the shipping calculator to determine the cost of mailing this Victorian silverplate ice water pitcher to your location. Insurance is required and additional. We pride ourselves on our careful packaging but cannot be responsible for the actions of the delivering carrier. International bidders are welcome, however, we will not falsify customs declarations nor will we send to those countries for which insurance may not be obtained. 9% sales tax applies to Illinois resident purchasers and to those items which are picked up at our store, East End Gallery, located in the Lakeview area of Chicago. We are established retailers and we process credit card transactions through our own merchant account and hence do not accept Paypal. If your feed-back score is zero or over-whelmingly negative, do not bid, your bid will be rejected if you do. Thank you for visiting our auction.
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