The item you are bidding on is a Wilton, Armetale Large Tureen w/lid & Ladle that shows a date of 1974. It holds 2 ½ quart of liquid and stands approximately 7 ¼ inches high to the top of the finial on the lid. The bowl opening is 8 ½ inches across. Except for some very minor rub marks here and there it is in perfect condition. The lid, bowl and ladle are all marked Wilton. The lid and the bowl are both marked Wilton, Columbia, Pa. In addition the lid has the date of 1974 stamped in it in Roman numerals. All pieces have several seals stamped in the metal indicative of Wilton. This particular tureen has the matte finish and looks somewhat like pewter. This beautiful piece of Wilton Armetale has substantial weight to it. Packed the total weight will be near 8 pounds. The large tureen in the high polished finish shown on the Wilton web site shows a manufacturers suggested retail price of $214.50.
“Wilton Armetale Company is a family-owned and family-run business founded in 1892 by Ralph P. Wilton, Sr. in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Wilton Armetale® products are still individually cast and meticulously hand-finished so no two pieces are exactly alike. Wilton Armetale® products are sold in department stores and specialty stores throughout the United States and internationally.”
Armetale® metal is a unique, non-toxic aluminum-based alloy, making it ideal for cooking and entertaining.
Hot foods cooked and served in Wilton Armetale® products stay hot longer.
Cold foods and drinks served in Wilton Armetale® products stay cold longer.
ARMETALE® products are individually hand-crafted from a non-toxic aluminum-based alloy. ARMETALE® metal has been analyzed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and an independent third party laboratory and conforms to guidelines for the safe handling of food and beverages.
ARMETALE® products are also durable and will not crack, chip or dent under normal usage. Each ARMETALE® product is a solid piece of metal with no coating applied.
Our product comes in two finishes - one finish is a high polish similar to silver and the other is a matte finish similar to pewter. The two types of finishes are produced through different manufacturing processes.
For more information including care of your tureen go to the Wilton web site at http://www.armetale.com/
SHIPPING COSTS WILL INCLUDE $2.00 HANDELING FEES ON ALL DOMESTIC TRANSACTIONS AND $3.00us HANDLING FEES ON ALL INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTIONS.
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