#1 Sterling Silver Water Pitcher Buyer Las Vegas & Henderson

 

A pitcher is a container that is designed to store liquid and its spout is meant for pouring it easily. In other countries, any container that has a handle and a spout are called a pitcher or a jug. Back in the days, it was known as an “ewer” which refers to any pitcher type item which was often used as a decorative more than a container. This is also where the idea of how some trophies are designed.

 

Pitchers also come in many sizes and material content. They could be small for tea sets and large for dining. Also, pitchers could be made out of clay, glass, ceramic, plastic, and metal. Their value is greatly affected by the material used in manufacturing them. The year 1800s is when Tiffany & Company hopped in the trend and produced pitchers with wide openings and designs that Persian decorative inspired.

 

Silver pitchers produced during the Victorian Era had a pear-shaped bottom and flared spout. It has a gentle floral touch climbing to the sides. A lot of pitchers were matched with lids that are decorated with finials that are shaped like an acorn, swans, and more. Other popular techniques applied in decorations are like adding a collar as a border to the pitcher’s mouth, engraving floral designs to the body and handle of the pitcher, and many others. The inside of the silver pitchers was usually glided which helps to protect silver from corrosive liquids just like wine.

 

 Going back in time, “silver jugs” also known as silver pitchers were used by wealthy Greeks and Romans as a vessel to store their wines and oils which made them last longer than usual. Although pitchers were popular in the medieval period in Europe, they were made through pottery which is the first technique in making them before the use of metal emerged. Since European countries are highly enthused with teas and coffees, they designed a smaller pitcher and called it “silver cream jugs” which refers to the creamer content. Elegant vessels made of glasses, silver, or a combination of both were designed to solely hold decanted wine in the 19th century were called “elegant jugs”. From its name, it rings the bell for rich and royal only.

 

Sterling silver water pitchers are one of those elegant jugs. Aside from the silver content and maker’s name, they are highly sought after because of the intricate designs that reflect nature ad more. From simplicity to art burst designs, they sure hold an effect on the overall value of the sterling silver pitcher. Before getting there, let’s identify some maker’s mark that you have to look for at the bottom of your item together with the “925” stamp.

 

    • Tiffany & Co. marked with “Tiffany & Co.” and “925”
    • S. de la Serna Mexican marked with “S. de la Serna”, “Sterling” and Mexican hallmarks.
    • M. Fred Hirsch Co. Art Deco marked with its hallmark and “sterling”.
    • Alvin which is marked with “ALVIN Sterling”
    • Woodside Art Deco marked its hallmark and “sterling”.
    • Goodnow & Jenks Sterling Silver
    • International Silver Co.  marked with “I.S. Co/sterling/e13-1./3 ½Pints.”
    • Reed and Barton Vintage
    • Gorham (Early and Modern)
    • Peruvian Sterling Silver MCM Design
    • Meriden Brittania
    • Mauser Manufacturing Co.
    • Hunt Silver Company marked with “Hunt Silver Co.hallmark/ Sterling/550.”
    • Taxco Hecho en Mexico Hand Made
    • Frank M. Whiting
    • Georg Jensen
    • Wallace
    • Watson
    • Fisher
    • Cartier
    • WM. B. Durgin Co.
    • Kirk & Con
    • Poole
    • Baldwin & Miller Art Deco
    • Whiting Mfg. Co
    • Baltimore
    • Dominick & Haff which is marked with either their own hallmark by its retailer Cowell & Hubbard.

 

Now, checking their stamp is just the start of finding its value. Since sterling silver is sold and bought per gram, the current value of it is $15.4 per ounce or $0.54 per gram, you might as well want to identify the weight of your item and estimate how much it is based on its sterling silver content.

 

Furthermore, sterling silver water pitchers’ value could go higher than it normally is depending on the craftsmanship, maker, and the desirability that it possesses during the sale together with the place where it is being auctioned. Collectors often buy sterling silver water pitchers for the state of the art work that has been applied to it. The brand and manufacturer of the items come next which adds another factor in hiking up the price. And of course, the aesthetic beauty it holds and the manner of preservation.

 

Despite the fact that more and more sterling silver pieces, not just water pitchers, are getting easily sold not knowing that they are just destroyed for its silver content, the value of those who survived the trend will continue to rise in the market. In addition, make sure to know how to differentiate “sterling silver” and “silver-plated”. It is not really that tricky. Aside from having no marks at the bottom, silver-plated items are also quite shinier than sterling silver or silver ones.

 

Sterling silver water pitchers are quite a catch. You are very lucky if you got handed down one of those, especially if it has been kept by the family for many years. They are not just heavy, their vintage decors are also given value. Now that old sterling silver water pitchers are getting rare, many older folks would choose to keep it since it holds sentimental value, but younger ones often sell them as they don’t have that much interest in keeping it at home. However, you have to be very discreet about how you do transactions.

 

Make sure that you are doing transactions with legitimate people to avoid any problem. Choose your venue wisely, it should be a place with enough people to feel safe while doing the transaction and after. A lot of people are in need of easy cash that would go to unexpected measures to get it. Keep it low-key.

 

All in all, sterling silver water pitcher is on-demand and a lot of collectors wanted them for their artistic and historic value. If you are one of those people who also value the same things, transact with people who do see the value like you do.

 

References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitcher_(container)

https://www.collectorsweekly.com/silver/pitchers

https://www.acsilver.co.uk/shop/pc/History-of-the-Silver-Jug-d120.htm

https://www.aspireauctions.com/#!/search/glossaryTerm/sterling-silver-water-pitcher-340

https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/antique-silver-price-guide-4062354

https://cointrackers.com/blog/25/sterling-silver-prices/