Vintage R.H. Macy & Co. Solid Pewter Coffee Pot – Marked #937

Description :
This finely crafted solid pewter coffee pot, made exclusively for R.H. Macy & Co., reflects early- to mid-20th-century American department store craftsmanship. Bearing the stamp “Made Especially for R.H. Macy & Co. Solid Pewter 937,” this piece exhibits a classic bulbous body with a high-domed lid, elegant spout, and angular handle. Measuring 7¼" L x 4¼" W x 7¾" H, it combines utilitarian design with refined Art Deco and Colonial Revival influences typical of Macy’s pewter houseware lines from the 1930s–1950s.

Era
Early–Mid 20th Century (circa 1930s–1950s)

Style
Colonial Revival / Early American Reproduction

Technique
Hand-spun solid pewter body with lathe-turned shaping, cast handle, and fitted hinged lid

Tools Used
Metal lathe, pewter casting mold, soldering torch, buffing wheel, engraving die for maker’s mark

History
Macy’s commissioned pewterware from quality American metalworkers during the mid-1900s, appealing to customers who desired elegant yet practical serveware. Solid pewter, prized for its soft sheen and resistance to corrosion, was a symbol of fine domestic entertaining.

Manufacturer / Maker
Maker: Made Especially for R.H. Macy & Co., marked Solid Pewter 937 (likely produced by a specialized American pewter firm contracted by Macy’s, such as Old Colony Pewter or Wilton-Columbia).

Measurements
7¼" L x 4¼" W x 7¾" H

Suggested Weight
Approximately 2 lbs

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
10" L x 8" W x 10" H

Item Number : P15000

Category : Housewares

Brand : UK