WWI USSB Shipping Board 5Pt #18 Silver Plate Pitcher Meridian Co Rogers Bros

Description

Description:
Offered is a antiques
WWI USSB ( United Stated Shipping Board 1916-1934) 5 pt #18  Silverplate Pitcher
… The following information comes from the National Archives Guide to Federal Records of the USSB >
Established
:
As an emergency agency by the Shipping Act (39 Stat. 729), September 7, 1916. Formally organized January 30, 1917..
Functions:
Regulated commercial maritime carriers and trade practices, marine insurance, transfers of ship registry, and the rates charged in interstate waterborne commerce. Investigated adequacy of port and water transportation facilities. Determined the necessity for steamship lines and the characteristics of vessels on those lines...
Developed a naval auxiliary and merchant marine
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Subsidized private ship construction
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Selling w/ No Reserve..
Condition:
This
USSB  Silverplate 5 pt #18 Pitcher
is
Excellent  Condition
.. There are some scratches and a dent by the lower rim collar (1st photo).. The  Pitcher is polished back to life..
No Chips, No Cracks, No Repairs
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Size:
USSB Pitcher measures approx.
9" H
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Hallmarks:
Stamped on base
Made and Guaranteed by Meridian and Company Rogers Bros 5 pt #18 Made in USAmerica
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Shipping:
USA Shipping .00.... Good Luck to All..