Antique Victorian Bright Cut Engraved Silver Plated Double Wall Ice Pitcher Jug

Description

Presented is a fabulous quality, silver plated double-walled ice pitcher or cold liquid pitcher with a pristine enameled agate interior made during the mid to late 19th century. The body of this large pitcher is beautifully engraved with fern leaves done in a high finish and highlighted against the gorgeous matte finish background. This really make the leaves stand out.
The ice pitcher is marked on the underside with two different patents. The piece was originally patented by James Stimpson in 1854, and then patented again by Meriden Britannia Company in 1868. I am not sure when this piece was made, perhaps a little after 1854, but possibly as late as 1870. In either case the pitcher is certainly over 130 years old and squarely made during the high Victorian period.
The condition of the pitcher is superb, one of the finest I have ever seen in over 30 years in the business. The interior is extremely clean, probably the cleanest I've ever seen. There is a very small amount of minor wear to the plating on the spout of the pitcher. Otherwise, the plating is in excellent condition. It is 99% intact. The hinge on the lid is strong, and the lid closes securely. There are no dents, no breaks, no repairs, no monograms, no monogram removals, and no problems of any kind.
The pitcher has a height of 12 1/2 inches and a width of 10 1/2 inches from the handle to the spout.
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