Hot water pitcher made by Samuel Kirk & Son, c. 1850; silver, repoussé, hand chased. Part of a 7-piece coffee and tea service given to David and Mary Williamson for their wedding. The engraved monogram reads "MAB" which stands for Mary A. Butler; the bride. Made in the popular "Etruscan" pattern which was first introduced and named by Kirk in 1840. Also known as the 'Landscape' or 'Castle' pattern. The design features varying romantic scenes based on classical Italianate buildings, lush gardens with exotic plants and birds, bridges, trees, and dense floral ornament on a stippled background. This hot water pitcher is made in a tall tankard shape with a triangular pouring spout. The hinged domed lid is topped with a trumpet flower finial. The rectangular handle is engraved with foliage, has two ivory insulators, and an applied cast ram's head.