Antique Pickle Jar/Castor with Tongs

By kjwampler, 27 April, 2013
Description

I have an antique pickle castor/ jar that I would like to determine it's worth.  It is 10" tall from base to top of handle, 4" in diameter at the base.  It includes the holder, the jar (seems to be perfect condition, no chips, cracks, etc.), the tongs, and the lid. 

The lid has 3 metal daisies and some leaves on the top.  Inside the lid states "Middletown Plate Co. Quadruple Plate" with the number 172 stamped/etched. and "Hard White Metal". 

The bottom of the holder is "James W. Tufts Boston Warranted, Quadruple Plate" with the number 3603.  Above this stamp is in what looks to be handwriting in the metal the number 184.

 

Thank you!!

Category
Other
Medium
silver plate, per the markings
Distinguishing marks
as listed above--- the markings in the lid and holder.
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
10" tall base to top and 4" diameter of the base.
Date Period
unknown,but from what I've read, late 1880's - early 1900's.
Weight
About a pound or 2?
History
I don't know any history of the item except that the person I bought it from used to own an antique store and sold off everything.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Part of an estate that I bought.
For Sale?
No
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