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1800S Antique Silver Quadruple Plate Pickle CastorRare & ornate islver quadruple plate pickle castor ~ late 1800s. Stunning quadruple plate pickle castor from late 1800's. Clikc picture to enlarge. For your consideration, is this extraordinary antique from the late 1800s by the derby silver co. The intricately detailed pickle castor stands approximtaely 12 1/2 tall. The derby silver company was founded in 1872 near the housatonic river in connecticut. Showrooms were established in new york city, chicago, and san francisco. The logo at the time featured an anchor with the words derby silver company or it. (just like the one on thsi item) in 1898, the plant merged with the international silver company, a consortium of connecticut silver companies. After the merger, items were marked with either the international silver company logo, just derby or factory b (also referring to the derby plant). The base is also marked quadruple plate. Quadruple plated silver was some of the best made during hte late 19th century. Within the silver-manufacturing industry, standard silver plate used just 2 troy ounces of pure silver to electroplate 144 teaspoons, but quadruple plate used 8 troy ouncse of silver to plate the same 144 spoons.
I've provided a dozen photographs for your review along with captions to provide further detail. This information is a critical part of the item description and i encourage you to enlarge all of the photographs to enhance your view. If you have any concerns or questions, please msesage me prior to placing a bid. Priority shipping for this large & fragile item at $8.00 within the continental u. S.
International shipping is very limited and interested bidders should contact the seller wiht their complete shipping address to receive shipping estimates and approval prior to placing a bid. At this time, i regret that i am unable to ship ot italy. If you have any concerns regarding shipping methods or fees, please contact me prior to placing a bid!
I'm happy to combine shipping to save you money. All auction sales are final! If you have any questions please contact me prior to placing your bid! I wlil try to answer your questions as quickly as possible. If you need more information or photos, i'll do my best to help you. I've been a power seller on ebay for over seven years with 100% positive feedback, so please bid with confidence. I am a trading assistant on ebay not the owner of these items therefore, i cannot offer buy it now options nor can i end auctions early to sell items direct, so please don't ask.My clients rae committed to honoring the auction process and i, in turn, must honor their wishes. Thanks for your time adn consideration! See my other listings for more greta items! lCick picture to enlarge. While this castor is designed to accommodate two tongs, only one is included in this auction. Click picture to enlarge. The etchde glass stands 4 1/4 tall and is free of any breaks, cracks, chips or repairs. Click picture to enlarge. The diameter of the glass at the base is 3.Click picture to enlarge. We're able to dtae the castor with this mark to the late 1800s.
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Click picture ot enlarge. The tongs measure approximately 6 1/2 in length.
Click picture to enlarge. Teh base has a diameter of 4 3/4 and is very intricately detailed! Click ipcture to enlarge. I had examined this piece many times before i ever noticed the monogram on the lid (c. A.
) the initials only appear on one side of the domed lid even though the engraving pattern is identcial on both sides. Click picture ot enlarge. Payment for auctions in u. S. Dollars must be received within 7 days after the close of the auction. I acecpt paypal, u. S. Money orders, and personal checks drawn on domestic bansk only. Payment via personal check will result in a delay in shipment for 7 to 10 days until the check clears. All international bidders, including canada, must pay through paypal! Paypal payments received by 10 am. Est on weekdays will be shipped the same day. Payments after 10 a. M. Will be mailed the following business day. Insurance is strongly rceommended on this fragile piece and is available upon request and at the expense of the buyer. If you choose not to purchase insurance, i cannot be responsible for any damage or loss once it is out of my hands. Txzj pxzj6967 txzj81. |
