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<p>[QUOTE="DragonflyWink, post: 3051302, member: 111"]Looked at this last night, the images were too fuzzy for my old eyes (wouldn't have recognized what INH asked about if I hadn't read the OP's text) - saw that Nate suggested Mauser, and was in agreement. There may be a lightly or partially struck Mauser trademark under all the streaks and spots of tarnish, or there might not be, but that hyphenated sans-serif 'STERLING-SILVER', along with the other marks are typical of Mauser and don't believe I've seen the hyphen used by other American makers. If a piece with the same garland motif could be found bearing Mauser marks, that would confirm it, but have doubt that IDing the mystery mark is worth much more effort - personally, if the trademark isn't there, would just point out the similarity to Mauser marks, a silver collector would recognize its quality and age, as would an ABCG collector.</p><p><br /></p><p>Don't know that circular mark, but would agree with Bakersgma that it's likely an 'S' - should keep in mind that while Mauser did have a retail operation, they were wholesalers to the trade, and their pieces can be found with retailer's stamps, though most retailers didn't bother, Mauser was a quality maker (not that it's necessarily a retailer's mark). If I recall correctly, all of Mauser's stock was sold off before Mount Vernon was formed in the teens (the Mauser workshop in Mt. Vernon, NY becoming the site for the business), and personally can't recall seeing pieces of this quality bearing a Mount Vernon mark. A Gorham controlled holding company oversaw Mount Vernon and other companies, but so far as I know, Gorham never produced Mauser or Mount Vernon designs. </p><p><br /></p><p>It would date to the late 19th-early 20th century, and as already said, too large for syrup and no lid - a claret jug should also have a lid or stopper. This form was usually called a lemonade and/or water pitcher, sold both singly and in sets with small tumblers - occasionally claret or champagne would be another suggested use (suppose for those who finish off their wine after decanting), and though pretty uncommon, have seen them with stoppers...</p><p><br /></p><p>~Cheryl[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="DragonflyWink, post: 3051302, member: 111"]Looked at this last night, the images were too fuzzy for my old eyes (wouldn't have recognized what INH asked about if I hadn't read the OP's text) - saw that Nate suggested Mauser, and was in agreement. There may be a lightly or partially struck Mauser trademark under all the streaks and spots of tarnish, or there might not be, but that hyphenated sans-serif 'STERLING-SILVER', along with the other marks are typical of Mauser and don't believe I've seen the hyphen used by other American makers. If a piece with the same garland motif could be found bearing Mauser marks, that would confirm it, but have doubt that IDing the mystery mark is worth much more effort - personally, if the trademark isn't there, would just point out the similarity to Mauser marks, a silver collector would recognize its quality and age, as would an ABCG collector. Don't know that circular mark, but would agree with Bakersgma that it's likely an 'S' - should keep in mind that while Mauser did have a retail operation, they were wholesalers to the trade, and their pieces can be found with retailer's stamps, though most retailers didn't bother, Mauser was a quality maker (not that it's necessarily a retailer's mark). If I recall correctly, all of Mauser's stock was sold off before Mount Vernon was formed in the teens (the Mauser workshop in Mt. Vernon, NY becoming the site for the business), and personally can't recall seeing pieces of this quality bearing a Mount Vernon mark. A Gorham controlled holding company oversaw Mount Vernon and other companies, but so far as I know, Gorham never produced Mauser or Mount Vernon designs. It would date to the late 19th-early 20th century, and as already said, too large for syrup and no lid - a claret jug should also have a lid or stopper. This form was usually called a lemonade and/or water pitcher, sold both singly and in sets with small tumblers - occasionally claret or champagne would be another suggested use (suppose for those who finish off their wine after decanting), and though pretty uncommon, have seen them with stoppers... ~Cheryl[/QUOTE]
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