This gorgeous cocktail pitcher in a highly polished brass with gold finish is a rare offering.  With a dramatic black Art Deco style handle (possibly Bakelite), it was designed by Donald H. Colflesh for Gorham.  The pitcher was included in the 2006 Smithsonian Institute's exhibit "Modernism in American Silver: 20th Century Design".
 
Interior metal with ice catcher. 
Marked "Gorham Giftware L-845 Cap. 40 Ozs." 
Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
Currently on 1stDibs for $450