An AMERICAN SILVER COVERED "MARINE" WATER PITCHER, Whiting Mfg. Co., New York, circa 1890

of vase form, the handle etched and applied with seaweed extending onto body at handle terminals, the front later engraved with crest and motto within ribbon-tied laurel branches

as noted re later engraving, slightly thin in front, little wear to etched decoration
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