Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Water Pitcher

America Late 19th Century

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau fine and heavy engraved and repousse’ ornamented sterling pitcher. It is American and while it has all sorts of writing on the bottom it does not have a maker’s mark. The marks on the base are “3 pint, 925/1000, 2288, September 23rd 1897, sterling silver, December 25, 1921” Each side has a monogram “EHB,HAB” It weighs a hefty 26.25 Troy oz.

Price

$1,900

Condition

Excellent estate condition. Only tiny imperfections.

Measurements

Height: 8.75"
Width/Length: 7.75"
Depth: 4.5"

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