Ended Antique Victorian Silver-plated water picture

antique Victorian silver-plated water pitcher, likely from the mid-to-late 19th century. These ornate pieces were often used as insulated ice water pitchers and frequently featured a ceramic or porcelain liner to keep the contents cold.
Key Characteristics
Manufacturer: While a specific maker's mark is needed for certainty, similar styles were produced by prominent American companies like Meriden Britannia Company, Reed & Barton, and Forbes Silver Co..
Design: It features repoussé work, a metalworking technique where the design is hammered into relief from the reverse side. Common motifs from this era include floral, vine, and acanthus leaf patterns.
Unique Finial: The lid is topped with a distinctive figural finial—in this case, what appears to be a small animal, such as a polar bear or walrus, which was a popular decorative choice for Victorian ice water pitchers.
Material: It is made of silver plate, often "quadruple plate," meaning it has a layer of silver over a base metal like white metal or pewter.

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