~FANCY~ VICTORIAN DOUBLE FIGURAL BIRD SILVER PLATE & CUT GLASS PICKLE CASTOR OLD

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~FANCY~ VICTORIAN DOUBLE FIGURAL BIRD SILVER PLATE & CUT GLASS PICKLE CASTOR OLD:
$103.50

Here we have a very unique, 1880\'s era ~ VICTORIAN \"DOUBLE\" PICKLE CASTOR WITH BOTH ORIGINAL CUT GLASS INSERTS WITH FIGURAL BIRD GLASS LIDS ~ This was made by SIMPSON HALL & MILLER WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT. I imagine it is not a real easy example to find, as it is the only one like it we have ever seen. It is certainly quite fancy and was probably fairly expensive to purchase, some 125 or so years ago. I would guess that not all that many were ever sold, and you usually find pretty basic single models, and one like this would have been purchased by a fairly affluent family. The condition is actually quite good given its age. The only thing that needs mentioned on the cut glass inserts is that one of the lids has an edge chip on the top and bottom in the same area approximately. - see picture #9. Both bases and the other lid is in excellent condition with no chips or damage \" which is pretty amazing\" . The two cut glass inserts measure 6 1/2 inches tall \" to the top of the bird\" by 3 inches across at the base, and get larger near the top. The frame measures 11 1/2 inches tall by 8 1/2 inches wide by 4 1/4 inches deep. The fancy figural silver plate frame shows some wear to the silverplate, and we have not tried to polish or clean it. This is just the way the pickle castor looked when it was discovered in an estate this week. It would make a fine addition to any collection. Being sold as found so PLEASE FEEL FREE to email me for more pictures you may need or for questions you may have and I will be happy to help! The new owner is to pay 15.00 for secured Federal Express insured shipping with CONFIRMATION tracking in the lower 48 United States. I will be sure to package this original 19th century ~ VICTORIAN \"DOUBLE\" PICKLE CASTOR WITH BOTH ORIGINAL CUT GLASS INSERTS WITH FIGURAL BIRD GLASS LIDS ~ with ~GREAT CARE~ to ensure it arrives at its new home in as seen condition. ! GOOD LUCK! Thanks! Jeff