This is a Very Nice antique PICKLE CASTOR from the ACME Silver Plate Co., of Boston, Mass. - circa 1885.
The Frame is Quadruple Silver Plate. It has a recessed Jar holder with a crimped skirt, applied flowers front & back, roses at the base of both sides of the double hoop handle, a fancy floral hook for the tongs and an openwork crown on top.
Marked: THE ACME SILVERPLATE Co. / QUADRUPLE / PLATE / BOSTON / 1135
The Jar is an EAPG, Ruby flashed, Hexagon BLOCK pattern - possibly made by Duncan & Miller (1888-1891) - it fits perfectly in the frame. It's lid also fits nicely with just a little play - not a match to the frame but a nice compliment.
Measurements:
FRAME - 11.25" tall, 5" wide, jar ring - 3.25" diameter
JAR - 4.25" high, 3.25" wide, 3" wide mouth
LID - 3.375" wide, 2.75" high
TONGS - 7" long
Condition: VERY NICE antique PICKLE CASTOR - NO chips, cracks or repairs to the antique eapg Ruby flashed Jar/Insert - There are some age appropriate wear spots to the Quadruple silverplate finish - NO broken or missing parts - A lovely antique patina! Acme Silver Plate Co. #1135
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