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You are bidding on a brand new double set (4 total) of Tracy Porter Evelyn salt and pepper shakers. They've never been opened. Originally sold for $40, I purchased these at Lord & Taylor some years ago. I actually purchased two boxes, but I've used one. Winner to pay for shipping from zip 80537.