Offered is this antique silverplate double-walled water pitcher with a hinged lid, made by the Meriden Britannia Company of Meriden, Connecticut. The pitcher has a smooth plain surface and a flower-shaped finial on the lid. There is a raised design at the top of the handle and on the top and base of the spout, which looks like three ears of corn. The company was founded in 1852 and became part of International Silver in 1898. The bottom of the piece has several patent marks and dates ranging from 1854 to 1868.

The pitcher is approx. 11" high to the top of the finial and about 9 1/2" across from handle to spout. Most of the piece is in good condition, but there is one dent about 2" x 1 1/2" on one side and 2 much smaller and shallower dents on the other side. Most of the plating on the smooth areas is intact, although there are many small areas of wear. Some of the plating remains on the handle, finial and spout but not as much as on the smooth areas. The hinged lid works well. The finial is slightly bent. The inside is white; most of it is fine but the bottom and the lower few inches of the sides are somewhat stained (which I have not tried to clean), probably from long-standing water.

The double-walled construction makes this a very heavy piece so shipping may be high. I would welcome pickup in person by anyone close enough to make it feasible.

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