An antique Meriden quadruple silverplate pitcher featuring heron engraving in the Japonisme and Aesthetic Movement style — one of the most distinctive and collectible design movements in American decorative arts. The heron, rendered with the flat precision of Japanese-influenced engraving, gives this pitcher a graphic beauty that sets it apart.
Meriden quadruple plate is among the finest American silverplate ever produced. A piece of this quality and style is a serious collector's find.
