{"product_id":"u-s-navy-silver-plated-coffee-chocolate-pot-officers-mess-marked-1714","title":"U.S. Navy Silver-Plated Coffee Pot– Officers’ Mess – Marked #1714","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eThis is an authentic \u003cstrong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"211\"\u003eU.S. Navy silver-plated coffee or chocolate pot\u003c\/strong\u003e, used in the officers’ wardroom mess aboard ship, likely dating from the early to mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"817\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"397\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"397\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver-plated metal with hinged lid and tapered cylindrical body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"524\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"524\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall form with curved spout and black insulated side handle (likely Bakelite or ebonized wood) to resist heat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"599\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"599\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"540\"\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inside lid stamped \u003cstrong data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"570\"\u003e“1714”\u003c\/strong\u003e (inventory\/pattern number)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"643\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"643\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5 inches wide and 10 inches tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"817\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"817\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good condition, with surface wear and light scratches consistent with naval service use. Lid opens and closes smoothly. Retains a good shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eThese heavy-duty, silver-soldered pieces were supplied to the Navy by high-quality silversmiths such as International Silver and Reed \u0026amp; Barton, made to withstand daily use at sea while maintaining an elegant service presentation for officers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eA fine addition for collectors of naval memorabilia, military silver, or vintage dining ware.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maupin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47315342328023,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1501\/8628\/files\/image3_c8976c15-8e4b-497b-a838-a863f3ed4756.jpg?v=1761226348","url":"https:\/\/annapolismaritimeantiques.com\/products\/u-s-navy-silver-plated-coffee-chocolate-pot-officers-mess-marked-1714","provider":"Annapolis Maritime Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}