Empress Silver or Silver Plate Water Pitcher

Hello Experts,

I have acquired a silver plate (assumed) antique water pitcher. Assuming it is not sterling. The metal does not attract even the strongest neo magnet. 11" tall and holds a quart of liquid.

The word "Empress" is stamped on the bottom. I searched extensively for more info on this company and found nothing.

Please help determine if it is sterling and possibly an age. 1930's?

Thank you in advance for your help!

 

I don't know if this helps but I found this entry in answer to a question.

https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=33747&p=86230&hilit=Empress+silver#p86230

Two listings for 'Empress' in Rainwater's 4th -
Summit Silver Inc., New York, New York, advertised 1965-74 silverplate &

New York Stamping Co., Brooklyn, New York, 1915-22 plated silver (Empress Ware).

 

Your assumption that it is plated is well founded. Why even ask how to determine if it is sterling?

I can't find any company by the name Empress, although I did find a "trade name" listing in Rainwater for "Empress Ware" made by New York Stamping Co. The picture she gives of the related mark is nothing like what's on your piece.

 

Not much of a writer of descriptions, is s/he?

 

I wonder if it's International Silver. They had a line called Empress and the writing is similar. This is from a tray/dish.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Em...ver-Dish-248/352518458783?hash=item5213bccd9f

 

Maybe not, at least these look different.

https://www.replacements.com/p/inte...ce-tea-set-with-waste-bowl/insempre2/22437391

 

Definitely not.