Antique Enamel Decorated Blue Inverted Thumbprint Pickle Castor Meriden Frame

Description

ANTIQUE ENAMEL DECORATED BLUE INVERTED
THUMBPRINT PICKLE CASTOR IN MERIDEN FRAME
Available for purchase is an antique pickle castor made during the late 1800s.  During Victorian days, pickle castors were a common table accessory used to display and serve small pickles and relishes.  This particular pickle castor has a blue glass insert in the "Inverted Thumbprint" pattern.  The glass is beautifully decorated with an enamel floral pattern.  Since many different glass companies made the Inverted Thumbprint pattern, the maker of this piece is unknown.  The insert has a bulging base and a cylindrical neck.  It stands about 4 1/4" tall (not including lid) and the widest portion of the body measures approximately 4".
The silverplate frame was made by the Meriden Silver Plate Company in Meriden, Connecticut during the last quarter of the 19th century.  The frame is numbered "648" and has ornate feet with the face of a bearded man, possibly a mythological figure.  The frame stands about 10 1/4" tall and measures approximately 5 3/4" wide.  The glass insert and frame are a "married" set, since the base of the pickle jar doesn't fit snugly into the base.  I purchased this pickle castor at a recent estate sale.  It's guaranteed to be an antique Victorian-era set and NOT a modern reproduction.
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Condition of this antique pickle castor is EXCELLENT with no chips or cracks.  The glass insert has some very minor rim roughness along the top edge, as well as some wear to the gold trim on top and bottom.  The enamel flower decoration is completely intact.  The metal frame has some discoloration and wear to the silverplate, as well as a monogram near the base.  Overall, this pickle castor looks fantastic and displays beautifully.  It would make a fine addition to any collection.  Please take a close look at the many photos I've provided and judge condition for yourself.  I'm confident you'll be very pleased with this purchase!
If you collect antique pickle castors, especially those with colored glass inserts and enamel decoration, don't miss your opportunity to purchase this offering.  My Buy It Now price of only 9 is a bargain.  So buy this pickle castor now before someone else beats you to the deal!
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Enamel Decorated Inverted Thumbprint Jar
Closeup of Enamel Decoration
Side View
Rear View
Bottom View
Closeup of Lid
Meriden Silver Plate Co. Frame
Ornate Feet
Design At Top of Frame
Meriden Silver Plate Co. Mark
Includes Pickle Fork
Payment is due immediately after purchase.  E-bay policy limits sellers to only accepting electronic methods of payment (i.e. PayPal).  If you have any questions regarding this policy, please let me know.  Virginia residents will need to add 5.3% state sales tax to the final purchase price.  E-bay has also started charging sales tax in many other states recently, something beyond my control.
For international purchases, I accept Paypal only.  The buyer is responsible for all customs fees.  The declared value listed on the customs form will be the final selling price of the item.  I will not list the item as a "gift" to avoid customs charges.
If you're the lucky buyer of this Inverted Thumbprint pickle castor, it will come to you VERY carefully packaged via Parcel Select or Priority Mail (your choice).  Shipping will be actual charges from zip code 22980 (packaged weight between 3 and 4 pounds).  Use the eBay shipping calculator to determine exact mailing cost to your location.  International bidders will need to e-mail me for a shipping quote.
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