apparently the top has been refastened with some type of solder many many rears ago as solder has same patena as urn. there are several dents and dings, but could be easily removed. it still has the flap on the spout and a filter piece on the inside going into the spout (metal with small circular holes in it, probably to hold back coffee grounds.) Great grandfather worked on the Union Pacific Railroad where it was obtained.
I know very little about antique, so if anyone can tell me anything it will be appreciated. This was my first piece of furniture, and it will remain in the family, but I would just like to be able to tell them something about it.