WORLD WAR II / WWII ERA! UNITED STATES NAVY OFFICERS MESS. REED & BARTON SILVER SOLDERED 3610 19E. This is a NICE wooden handled coffer server once used in a United States Navy wardroom officers mess! Manufactured in 1944 by Reed & Barton.
Metal pot measures 10" high with a 4.75" base diameter. Handle projects 6 from side of metal pot.Coffee server with black wooden handle was used by the Mess Steward to safely and non-intrusively pour coffee over the shoulders of seated officers. Discovered among the contents of an estate in the Northern Virginia / Washington, DC area.
A great addition to your USN memorabilia collection! Dulling to black, painted wooden handle. No detracting scratches, dents, bends, cracks, repairs or other damage. Thanks for looking, and have a blessed day.