William Archibald Welden (American, 1900-1970) Empire Cocktail Set, 1938, Revere Copper and Brass, Inc. Chrome plated brass, Bakelite 9-1/4 inches (23.5 cm) (tallest, ice server) 16 inches (40.6 cm) (widest, Hercules trays) Impressed manufacturer's marks to underside of serving trays and ice bowl LITERATURE: S. Visakay, Vintage Bar Ware: Identification & Value Guide, Paducah, Kentucky, 1997, p. 90. The group comprising: 2 Hercules serving trays; 10 Empire cups; 1 Model 144A Hot or Cold Server ice bowl. 13 Total Property from the Collection of Mr. James I. Rafftesaeth Jr., Dallas, Texas HID03101062020 © 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

Set is in remarkably good condition, very minor surface abrasions from age and use. Most significant note is the inner bowl of the ice server has areas of oxidization from exposure to moisture during use. A remarkable set presenting very well.
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