This cut-glass and sterling silver jug was likely purchased in 1894, during Grover Cleveland's presidency, and used for serving water. The silver work was done by R. Wallace and Sons.

This silver flatware was made by the International Silver Company of Wallingford, Connecticut, between 1926 and 1960. First Lady Grace Coolidge selected the style, known as the "Minuet" pattern, in 1926, and supplements were reordered for fifty years.