Bidspirit auction | Inscribed for 1888 Oneida Fireman's

Inscribed for 1888 Oneida Fireman's Convention Presented by CJ Wells - An Antique Victorian Meriden Silver Plate Water Pitcher. This lidded metal pitcher or ewer presents an ornate late 19th-century aesthetic with elaborate engraved decoration including floral sprays, foliage, and geometric patterns. The object features a scrolled handle, an ornamental spout, and a domed lid topped with a decorative finial. Inscriptions clearly visible on the body read: ”PRESENTED BY C. J. WELLS THE LEADING JEWELER,” and ”JULY 3-4 1888 FIREMAN'S CONVENTION ONEIDA N.Y.”