Antique E.G. Webster & Son Repousse Silver Plate Water Pitcher

Description

Antique E.G. Webster & Son
Repousse
Silver Plate Water Pitcher;
Up for sale is the
finely crafted repousse
silver plate water pitcher by E.G. Webster & Son, dated circa 1910.
The pitcher has a unique shape with a protruding belly and a beautiful patina on the copper body. It features a hexagonal design with overall figural scenes likely
in the Victorian or Neo-classical style
and decorated with floral, foliage and geometric motifs. It is hallmarked on the bottom. Please note that the photos do not do justice to the artwork.
E. G. Webster & Son
was an American manufacturer of silverware founded by Elizur G. Webster (1829-1900). The firm was started in
Brooklyn, NY in 1859 and became known as E. G. Webster & Son in 1886 till 1928 to design silver holloware, including trays,
mirror frames, bowls, and tea or coffee services. The firm was sold to the International Silver Company in 1928, and was acquired by Oneida Silversmith in 1981. As stated in Wikipedia, silverware designed by E. G. Webster & Son can be seen at the Brooklyn Museum, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Birmingham Museum of Art, and the National Museum of American History.
Measures: Dimensions,
8 ½” high (across highest point) x 9” wide (from tip of spout to handle) x 6” deep (across deepest point) x [4” x 4”] base:
Weight, 1 lb & 12.1 oz (793 grams).
Condition: Very good and clean, with
no cracks, dents or repairs.
Shipment
:
Our items
can be shipped worldwide. Generally, we use FedEx or USPS for all US domestic and USPS for all international shipment. The shipping fee taken by Postal Service is an estimate based on the size, weight and insurance of the item. If in case, there is an overtaking amount, we will be happy to return the balance per the postage receipt through PayPal.
Please note, for customers in Connecticut, a 6.35% tax will be collected.
Return:
We try our best to describe the posted items precisely and accurately, pointing out any imperfections. We generally, therefore, do not accept the return, unless the photos posted do not match the items or the items are damaged in shipping. Upon receiving the damaged item, the buyer must keep the original packaging and condition and contact us within 24 hours of delivery.
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