Tufts Pickle Castor

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Posted by Preston
16 years ago
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Description Tufts silver plated pickle castor with hobnail vaseline glass insert. (Silver is not polished). I had never seen a pickle castor before I went into the antique store. It's a very interesting piece. Anyone know if I got a good deal?
Category Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium Silver, Vaseline Glass
Distinguishing marks James W. Tufts hallmark with # 8610
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 12 1/2 " high, pickle jar is 3 3/4 " high
Date Period Victorian?
History Purchased in Springville, NY July 2009.
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Price Paid (If known) $150
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Submitted by Preston

I had never seen a pickle castor before I went into the antique store. It's a very interesting piece. Anyone know if I got a good deal?

You did well, the ones with unusual glass like hobnail vaseline glass usually go for $150.00 at auction. But you won't know if you got a deal until you polish it, if the plating is worn it's not a good deal ;~) Lovejoy
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