Description
What a beautiful Victorian
PICKLE CASTOR
with a PAIRPOINT frame and
a Canary Yellow - VASELINE insert or jar
in the classic EAPG "Daisy & Button" pattern.
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The Frame stands 12" tall, 6" wide - Dragon to Dragon!
It has a double loop crest at the top of the handle with flowers inside each loop. The opening for the jar is 3 1/4" wide - surrounded with a decorative geometric design band.
Condition: Very Good, Used condition with a lovely antique patina - some plate wear, one dragon is no longer soldered to the side of the handle - but is secure as is. Marked on the bottom as shown in photo #9.
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The Canary Yellow/Vaseline - Daisy & Button JAR stands 5" tall, 3 1/8" wide base and Outer Rim - Inner Rim 2 3/4".
Condition: Excellent! Glows a bright green under black light!
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The Lid measures: 3 1/4" wide & 2 3/4" high. Pretty beaded finial with beading around the mid point of the lid.
Condition: Good - a moderate amount of plate wear, slightly out-of-round but fits the jar perfectly!
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The Tongs measure 6 3/4" long - with rosettes on each side, claw ends
Condition: Excellent - could use a bit of polish.
circa 1890's
A Wonderful Antique
Pickle Castor!
Terms of Sale
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