International Silver ice bucket, curious about other marks

[curiousbob]

Picked up this ice bucket from an estate sale, it came from a social club's dining facility. I can see it was made by International Silver Co., but does the "4" pt indicate a capacity of 4 pints? and does anyone know the significance of the "50" inside the square? would appreciate any other info, thanks in advance - curiousbob

[frenchie_myriam]

Dear Bob,

The International Silver Company was formed by several smaller companies joining together as one company in 1898. The following companies are now part of the International Silver Company: Rogers & Bro, Rogers Brothers (1847), Holmes & Edwards, Meriden Britannia Co., Meriden Silver Plate Company, Simpson, Hall & Miller, Watrous Mfg. Co., La Pierre Mfg. Co. and over 20 more. The International Silver Company is today owned by the Syratech Corporation of Massachusetts.

I guess that the 4 PT means quadruple plate.

Meaning for the 50, I don't know.

Hope I could help

Best Regards
Myriam

[Traintime]

Better late (13 years) than never....50 in square is Insico's date code for 1950 (for those of you who stumble accross this thread).