if it was silver it would be marked to indicate the silver content via hallmarks here is a link to Italian silver marks to give you an idea ofr what they look like
This is actually pewter, I have the same one, mine is 14", they came in two sizes 7" and 14". They were made in Italy, and are "Stash-box" pitchers. The top part of the pitcher detaches from the base, where valuables would be "stashed". They won't hold water for very long, as it will leak like a sieve at the connection of top to base. The bottom should show 95-100, that is the pewter, it indicated the amount of lead to metal alloy. I have see them for sale from $45 - $215. v
Re: Silver water pitcher
This is pewter, not silver. Value is $40-$80.
Re: Silver water pitcher
if it was silver it would be marked to indicate the silver content via hallmarks here is a link to Italian silver marks to give you an idea ofr what they look like
http://www.925-1000.com/Fitalian_marks_01.html
Re: Silver water pitcher
This is actually pewter, I have the same one, mine is 14", they came in two sizes 7" and 14". They were made in Italy, and are "Stash-box" pitchers. The top part of the pitcher detaches from the base, where valuables would be "stashed". They won't hold water for very long, as it will leak like a sieve at the connection of top to base. The bottom should show 95-100, that is the pewter, it indicated the amount of lead to metal alloy. I have see them for sale from $45 - $215.
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