EAPG CRUET-CONDIMENT SET, FORBES SILVERPLTE CARRIER #54

YOU ARE BIDDING  on a  Beautiful Little ORNATE  Very Unique  ANTIQUE  4 VESSEL  (2 Cruets, 2 Salts)  SILVER / QUADRUPLE PLATED  CONDIMENT SET, ca. 1910.  The VESSELS are in a ORNATE little SILVER-PLATED  'Handled 4-footed CARRIER TRAY'  'Marked' (and made by) the "FORBES  SILVER  PLATE  CO.  U.S.A.,  QUADRUPLE PLATE,  # '54'.".  The MFG Name & Logo (Eagles Head?) are on the Bottom of the Carrier.  The Metal Carrier is made from BRASS (base) and I believe PEWTER (sides), both of which have been Quadruple Silver Plated.  The SET INCLUDES 2 Clear Crystal Manganese Glass Salt & Pepper Shakers which Measure 2 1/2" High not including the Shaker Caps; and 2 Hand Blown Glass Cruet Receptacles (4 5/8" High including the Glass Stoppers) for most likely Oil & Vinegar.  The 'FORBES CARRIER' has a place for each glass piece, and a Beautiful 'FLORAL' design with DECO type ARCHES all the way around the sides.  The carrier is in very nice used condition with a nice PATINA, but showing some loss to the silver-plating on the inside of the bottom where the vessels sit.  The Carrier Measures nearly 3" Wide, 1 3/4" High, and 'Handle to Handle' it is 7 3/4" Long.  The Inside is 2 5/8" wide by 6 1/8" long.  It also has 4 'Ball Feet'.  The 4 Glass Vessels are almost in NM  Near Perfect condition- no cracks chips or repairs,  only the few typical 'tiny pin-head-dings' to the top inside edge of the ground glass top shakers.   The  'CLEAR  CRYSTAL'  'HAND-BLOWN'  HANDLED  VINEGAR  &  OIL  CRUETS  w/ GLASS STOPPERS  &  FIRED  OFF  PONTIL  SCARS are absolutely beautiful and CLEAN!  This Little Set was treated very well -  the PHOTOS show it better than I can describe it!   This ENTIRE  SET is in  Remarkably  Nice   Condition considering it's around 100YRS old!   ALL  4  GLASS  PIECES  DO  FLUORESCE  a  STRONG  YELLOW under Black Light, indicating that they do contain MANGANESE- thus they would 'Purple' ('pink' / SCA) if exposed to long duration, or intense, UV light- this factor alone usually indicates the piece was made before 1910, after which glass makers generally stopped putting manganese in clear glass batches- so this set 'may be' even older than 1910?, but you be the judge on that! This is an Awsome Little UNIQUE  UNCOMMON  SET to add to your  VICTORIAN SILVER -  GLASS  CONDIMENT  SET  COLLECTION.  That about does it!  See the photos for the rest of the 'story'.  Please e-mail your questions, corrections or insights long before the auction is scheduled to end.  As always, I appreciate your input.  Thanks.  This  FORBES  SILVER  PLATE  CO.  #54  FOUR PIECE  CONDIMENT  SET ,  shipping carton and packing, will weigh aprox 3+ pounds.  NOTE: Please DO NOT make your Payment until after I have sent you your Invoice at the close of the Auction.  Shipping Insurance will be included within the handling fee. Thanks for looking and enjoy the Sale!    

I attempt to estimate shipping charges as honestly & accurately as possible, but these charges are not only dependent upon weight and package size, but also upon ZIP Codes and Shipping Zones, and are thus subject to change from the initial eBay estimates posted on auction listings.  Thankyou.    

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TERMS OF SALE:

RETURN POLICY:  Generally all sales are final, however returns are accepted if it can be shown that I have inaccurately described an item, or if I have unintentionally overlooked damage on the item.  Then I would offer a full refund as long as the item is first returned to me in " original as sold condition".  Of course this would include equally careful packing for the return...  Shipping and Handling fees would not be refunded.  Please e-mail me well before the sale is scheduled to end, with your questions or concerns.  I appreciate your input.  Thanks.

END OF SALE:  Most of my sales/auctions will be 5-7 day sales.  I will do my very best to provide good, honest and timely service.  If you feel that something isn't right, notify me right away, and I will make it right!

PAYMENT:  Domestic & International Payments are expected within 7 days after the close of the sale / auction. Thank-you.

HANDLING FEE: Due to the rise in cost of shipping materials, I now find it necessary to charge buyers a very reasonable small 'Handling Fee'. The fee varies from $1 to $3/pkg depending upon size, weight & amount of materials needed to ship your item safely to you. Also in addition and included in & with that Handling fee, will be Insurance coverage for all breakable / fragile items and/or items selling for over $50.00.

SHIPPING:  Shipping and Handling  fees are to be paid for by the buyer/winning bidder.  I normally ship weekly, usually within 3 to 4 days after the close of the sale & after Payment has been made..  Items shipped within the US are shipped via "USPS Priority Mail", unless otherwise requested. I also ship "USPS Parcel Post", "Media Mail" or "First Class", when appropriate/requested.  Items shipping to locations outside the US will ship via either "USPS First Class Mail International", or "USPS Priority Mail International", unless otherwise requested.  I pack very carefully, but will include insurance in the Handling Fee on all breakable/fragile items, or for items selling for over $50. 

Weights of items are included above so that you can estimate your own shipping costs using the eBay "Shipping Calculator" (found under eBay "Site Map").  Just remember to add 1/2-2 pounds for box and packing materials, depending upon the size and frailty of the item.  My shipping ZIP CODE is 49026, USA.  Zip code for returns is 49010, USA.  Thank you very much.