1867 Wilcox Silverplate Co. Quadruple Plated Coffee Tea Pot (155 years old)

Rather it says Electroplated, Silverplated, or Silver soldered, it means that the items are plated with 2 ounces of Sterling Silver. When it says Quadruple Plated, it means that the items were 4 times plated with 2 ounces of Sterling Silver. Ipso Facto, 8 ounces of Sterling Silver is plated on the items.So, the Wilcox Silverplate Co. Tea/Coffee pot was manufactured in 1867 - 1869 (150 years old) based on the hallmark. It market value is $500 U.S. because it was made before 1880. The pot with silver-plated lining is 15 inches tall with the tip (13 inches without the tip), along with 8 inches of diameter from the base. It probably weighs 7 pound each. The importance of coffee and tea pots: Coffee was sold first in Italy in the 1600’s before it spread throughout Europe. It was sold in Coffee houses where people met regularly for serious talks and discussions. Tea arrived with the Dutch in 1610 and it debuted in England in 1650. It became quickly the national drink in England and immediately traveled to North America. Coffee, on the other hand, was introduced to North America in 1660 and it was only in the 19th century that its popularity overran tea. Silver vessels that held tea were patterned after those made in porcelain, while coffee pots were made in somewhat larger sizes, supposedly to distinguish between the two. Most tea or coffee pots were sold separately from the whole set. It was because they were expected to make a tremendous statement to the guests about the financial assets of the host and hostess. And therefore, they were often expensive.Wilcox Company was organized in 1865 as Wilcox Britannia Co by Jedediah Wilcox, Horace Wilcox, Charles Parker, Aaron Collins and Hezekiah Miller and others. It was active in Meriden, Connecticut with salesrooms at 6 Maiden Lanes, in New York. In 1867, the name was changed to Wilcox Silver Plate Co. 1898, it became part of International Silver Company. 1961, the trademark was changed to Webster Wilcox when Wilcox Silver Plate company, E.G. Webster & Son, along with several other divisions of International Silver were consolidated. And finally, in 1981, Oneida acquired Webster-Wilcox. Presentation are available on YouTube under the title: E. G. Webster & Son and Wilcox Silver Plate Co Coffee and Tea PotReturn Policy: Return will only be accepted with reasonable cause. If item is damaged, pictures of damages is required as proof. Items are antiques and as over 100 years old pieces, they are expected to be scratched and have tarnished stains. Those same attributes are not acceptable reasons to be considered for a return. Item must be returned unused and in the exact same condition it was shipped. We are available and will try to respond to all your concerns.