This "cold tea" pot is from circa 1905. In the early days of the 20th century as urban life pushed out. The rough and tumble of the 19th century social mores changed.
Men needed to change their manners, and in a nice hotel a bottle. Of whisky on the table was not considered genteel. Consequently, IW Harper the whiskey distiller, introduced the. "Cold tea pot, " so that men could continue order "cold tea" and get.
Their libations without upsetting the sensibilities of the new era. This tea pot was originally quadruple silver plate it is now the color. Of old pewter, there is no silver plate visible a.Nywhere - and that is. Part of the history of this wildly desirable piece. All the photos for more details of the item and to know exactly what you will receive. Photos are part of the items description.
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