1912 ELLIS BARKER BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND EDWARDIAN  CHASED OBLONG WATER WINE PITCHER (MENORAH SYMBOL) 40FL OZ.

Business established in Birmingham in 1801. The firm still possesses the original Boulton & Watt dies acquired during its early days of manufacturing. The business appears in an 1871 directory as Barker Brothers, silversmiths active in Paradise Street.
In 1903 they moved to new factory premises, Unity Works, Constitution Hill, Birmingham, where it remained until the 1980s maintaining a London showroom during the early part of the 20th century.
In 1907 the firm was converted into a limited liability company under the style Barker Brothers Silversmiths Ltd.
Levi & Salaman Ltd and its subsidiary Potosi Silver Co were incorporated by Barker Brothers in 1921.
In the 1960s, merging with Ellis & Co (Birmingham) Ltd, the firm changed to Barker Ellis Silver Co Ltd. Members of Greenberg Family were partners in Ellis & Co.
On January 2, 1979, the firm obtained a Federal registration in the USA for the trademarks Ellis & Co, Barker Ellis and Ellis Barker (the marks were canceled in 1988).

1912 original piece in excellent conditions showing , no dents, monogram or wear specks, generous plating with glossy bright  finish, intricate detail enhanced with a vibrant soft patina. steady weight with soft grip perfect as centerpiece or use if desired about 7 1/4" by 5 1/2" front to back, 4 1/2" side to side, 1.5 lbs weight before packing and 40 FLOZ liquid capacity., Stamped Barker Ellis Made In England and the Menorah (1912) mark