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Still needing more feedback on the 875 and the Zinzendorf engraving. Also, should I polish the pot or leave as is?
Thank you to all that responded. I will post a photo of the plate tomorrow. Rules say only one item per post.

So, possible Zinzendorf Hotel coffee pot with a 1928 date of production by R&B. What does the 875 mean? Why can't I find anything online with the exact marking as shown? Am I the only person in the world that has this item?

I missed the hotel rebuild. Do you agree with a 1928 date for the pot because of the hallmark eagle?

Before I had posted I had already drained searches with the item and Zinzendorf Hotel, I couldn't find any connection. The hotel burned to the ground in 1892 but the R&B hallmark eagle wasn't used until 1928.

My thrift store find is a small coffee pot and plate that I bought for $10.00. On the bottom of the pot is REED & BARTON 875 1 PORTION COFFEE and a small eagle engraving. What is interesting is that it has a beautiful old font engraved on the side of it with the word Zinzendorf. The plate has ME...