Reed & Barton Tilting Ice pitcher 1894 (Rare)

Description

Reed & Barton Tilting Ice pitcher 1894 (Rare)
Patented Feb 24, 1880
G1L7
Tilting Ice Pitcher with China liner.
Very good condition.
A stunning show piece.
Sold as found at estate.
From Reed & Barton.
Appears to be from 1880.
Appears to be Silver plated.
Intricate etched pattern (not sure of the pattern name) (See photos)
Pot liner is stone china lined with no chips or cracks
Stamped: Red & Barton’s / "Ice Pitcher Liner". / Patent movable
The lid is attached with original screws.
It comes on a stand which allows it to tilt.
It has a handle, a drip catcher and a holder on 2 sides for matching goblets.
The cups have 01894 stamped on the bottom.
Cups and pitcher are designed etched. (see photos)
The set measures 20.5"T bottom to top of handle.  15"W with cups attached.  14"D drip spout to handle.
Please view photos carefully.
Sold as found.
Questions welcomed.
Reed & Barton
is a prominent American
silversmith
manufacturer based in the city of
Taunton, Massachusetts
, operating between 1824 and 2015. Its products include
sterling silver
and silverplate
flatware.
The company produced many varieties of
britannia
and silver products since Henry G. Reed
and Charles E. Barton took over the failing works of
Isaac Babbitt
in Taunton. During the
American Civil War,
Reed & Barton produced a considerable quantity of weapons for
Union Army
soldiers and officers.