American Arts & Crats Derby Silver Plate Hand Beaten Water Pitcher

Description

Details
- American Arts & Crafts period
- Early 20th Century
- Hammered (hand pounded) surface.
- Baluster shape with angular handle.
Dimensions
height 8 1/2 inches
greatest width 9 inches
greatest depth 5 1/2 inches
Marked
Marked on underside with hammer symbol: 2 / DERBY PLATE / HAND BEATEN / 2091 1/2
Condition
Silver plate pleasantly worn overall with heavier wear at handle. Silver plate loss to inside of handle and bottom as pictured.
Provenance
Estate of Elise Smith of San Francisco (1923-2016), former antique dealer of Jackson Square San Francisco
Derby Silver Company, Birmingham (Derby), Conn.
Organized in 1873, the Derby Silver Company was noted for its large line of silver-plated toiletware and an economical line of plated hollowware sold under the trademark of Victor Silver Co. and the Victor Silver Plate Co. which was very popular. The factory continued operations in Birmingham (Derby) until July 1933 when it was consolidated with other plants in Meriden following the depression of 1929."