American Art Deco Period Silverplate Presentation Water Pitcher – New Haven Skating Club (Revere/International Silver Co.)
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Let’s look at this American Art Deco Period Silverplate Presentation Water Pitcher from the Revere line—handsome, practical, and proudly etched for the New Haven Skating Club. The plump silhouette and clean spout are classic hotel and club serviceware, meant to glide from table to table much like the skaters engraved on its side.
The 1925–1940 window fits both the typography of the inscription and the factory stamp: “Revere” over the International Silver Co. hallmark, model 973G. For collectors of skating memorabilia or New Haven history, that club connection adds charm.
Materially, we’re in silverplate over nickel-silver—durable, bright, and very much the standard for institutional service. The seams and weight feel machine-made but with nicely finished edges typical of the era.
Condition? Honest use: speckled tarnish, plate pitting, and interior oxidation from decades of service—nothing alarming, just a life well skated. Heavy polishing could diminish value, so clean gently.
Authenticity reads strong: correct marks, consistent wear, and an engraving that looks contemporaneous rather than a later fantasy. I’d place authenticity at 90%. At auction today, expect a conservative $50–$120, with upside if two skating or New Haven collectors vie for it. A small object, yes—but a lovely slice of American club culture on ice.
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Item Report
American Art Deco Period Silverplate Presentation Water Pitcher – New Haven Skating Club (Revere/International Silver Co.)
By:International Silver Co., Revere line
Style:Art Deco (period) American silverplate trophy/club service
Origin:United States
Materials:Silverplate over nickel silver (white metal) by International Silver Co.
Age:circa 1925–1940
Condition:Good (heavy tarnish and speckled plate wear; minor surface scratches; engraving crisp; interior oxidation)
Value:$50–$120
Maker's Marks / Writing:“Revere” script; International Silver Co. hallmark; model 973G; additional small “IS” cartouche; engraved “New Haven Skating Club.”
Date:2025-11-16 02:02:06.253486
Description:
Bulbous-form silverplated water pitcher with loop handle and simple spout, engraved with a pair of ice skaters and the legend “New Haven Skating Club.” Underside stamped “Revere” over the International Silver Co. mark, model no. 973G. Likely produced as club serviceware or a presentation piece.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
Well-marked International Silver Co. Revere-line pitcher with period engraving for the New Haven Skating Club—good regional and skating-ephemera interest. Construction, mark style, and wear are consistent with 1920s–40s service pieces. Heavy overall tarnish and plate pitting; interior shows oxidation from use. A word about fakes.. sports trophies and ‘club’ engravings are sometimes added later; here the engraving depth, hand-drawn script, and even wear pattern look contemporaneous to the vessel’s age, and the factory marks are correct for the Revere line.
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Provenance:
Not provided.
Condition:
Good (heavy tarnish and speckled plate wear; minor surface scratches; engraving crisp; interior oxidation)
Identification Score: 95%
Shape, function, and exact base stamp identify it as a Revere-line water pitcher by International Silver Co., model 973G; the skating-club engraving clarifies use.
Authenticity Score: 90%
Legible factory mark, correct typography, period construction, and uniform age to engraving suggest an authentic 1920s–40s silverplate pitcher with original club inscription; only typical later polishing/tarnish noted.
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Keywords
American, Art Deco, International Silver Co., Revere, silverplate, water pitcher, trophy, New Haven Skating Club, 1930s, skating memorabilia
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