I am researching this for a friend who purchased these shackles at a local garage sale. The last owner recently passed away and his family decided they did not want them anymore. The grandfather of the last owner was the one who acquired it, no one knows where from.
My friend has been told they are american slavery shackles, and my research has confirmed this. They are clearly handworked with no signs of welding or other machine work.
This is a silver quadruple plate water pitcher made by WM A Rogers. It is in great condition with minor ding on the left side but nothing major at all (hard to notice but I wanted to mention it). It measures 9 1/2" tall x 5 3/4" wide from spout to handle and weighs over 1 lb. It is marked on the bottom "Quadruple Plate WM A Rogers Trade Mark New York 1027".
The marking on the bottom is used in their Highest Grade Hollowware. There is a decal on the bottom that reads "Lacquered, This article is covered with an anti-tarnish preparation.
looking for designer or manufacturer as much as value. no idea of origin. saw one like them in a magazine ad in Architectural Digest for a NYC antique dealer, however they knew no more than I do. the chairs have a sturdy hardwood frame with mahogany legs and non-original vinyl upholstery(not my choice)
