Pickle Castor, Quadruple Plated, Stamped on Base, Etched Silver, Late 1800's
$215.00
Lovers of Antique Victorian Glass. Take a look at this beautiful Tufts Company Pickle Castor from the late 1800's. Between the years 1875 and 1895, Tufts worked as a silver plater in Boston. His maker's mark is clearly stamped on the inside of the base, along with the words "Quadruple Plated and the number 3385, referencing a catalogue number for the Tufts Silver Co. The silver plating remains in very good condition the relief work is clear and crisp. The silver could be brightened up with a good cleaning, I have chosen to leave it in "as found" condition. The insert has a finely etched floral pattern. There is a chip/bruise on the outside wall of the insert. I have attempted to show this in the photos.
The Castor Stands approx. 11 1/8 inches tall, the top is approx. 3 inches tall and 3 1/4 inches in diameter. The fork is approx. 6 1/4 inches long. The insert is approx. 4 1/4 inches tall, the lip is approx. 3 inches in diameter. Please refer to photos for full perspective.
Born on February 11th, 1835, in Charlestown, Massachusetts, James Walker Tufts was the son of Leonard Tufts (a blacksmith) and Hepzibah Fosdick Tufts. James W. Tufts was a metallurgist, silver plater, and pewterer based out of Boston, Massachusetts.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
The Castor Stands approx. 11 1/8 inches tall, the top is approx. 3 inches tall and 3 1/4 inches in diameter. The fork is approx. 6 1/4 inches long. The insert is approx. 4 1/4 inches tall, the lip is approx. 3 inches in diameter. Please refer to photos for full perspective.
Born on February 11th, 1835, in Charlestown, Massachusetts, James Walker Tufts was the son of Leonard Tufts (a blacksmith) and Hepzibah Fosdick Tufts. James W. Tufts was a metallurgist, silver plater, and pewterer based out of Boston, Massachusetts.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
Lovers of Antique Victorian Glass. Take a look at this beautiful Tufts Company Pickle Castor from the late 1800's. Between the years 1875 and 1895, Tufts worked as a silver plater in Boston. His maker's mark is clearly stamped on the inside of the base, along with the words "Quadruple Plated and the number 3385, referencing a catalogue number for the Tufts Silver Co. The silver plating remains in very good condition the relief work is clear and crisp. The silver could be brightened up with a good cleaning, I have chosen to leave it in "as found" condition. The insert has a finely etched floral pattern. There is a chip/bruise on the outside wall of the insert. I have attempted to show this in the photos.
The Castor Stands approx. 11 1/8 inches tall, the top is approx. 3 inches tall and 3 1/4 inches in diameter. The fork is approx. 6 1/4 inches long. The insert is approx. 4 1/4 inches tall, the lip is approx. 3 inches in diameter. Please refer to photos for full perspective.
Born on February 11th, 1835, in Charlestown, Massachusetts, James Walker Tufts was the son of Leonard Tufts (a blacksmith) and Hepzibah Fosdick Tufts. James W. Tufts was a metallurgist, silver plater, and pewterer based out of Boston, Massachusetts.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
The Castor Stands approx. 11 1/8 inches tall, the top is approx. 3 inches tall and 3 1/4 inches in diameter. The fork is approx. 6 1/4 inches long. The insert is approx. 4 1/4 inches tall, the lip is approx. 3 inches in diameter. Please refer to photos for full perspective.
Born on February 11th, 1835, in Charlestown, Massachusetts, James Walker Tufts was the son of Leonard Tufts (a blacksmith) and Hepzibah Fosdick Tufts. James W. Tufts was a metallurgist, silver plater, and pewterer based out of Boston, Massachusetts.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
Lovers of Antique Victorian Glass. Take a look at this beautiful Tufts Company Pickle Castor from the late 1800's. Between the years 1875 and 1895, Tufts worked as a silver plater in Boston. His maker's mark is clearly stamped on the inside of the base, along with the words "Quadruple Plated and the number 3385, referencing a catalogue number for the Tufts Silver Co. The silver plating remains in very good condition the relief work is clear and crisp. The silver could be brightened up with a good cleaning, I have chosen to leave it in "as found" condition. The insert has a finely etched floral pattern. There is a chip/bruise on the outside wall of the insert. I have attempted to show this in the photos.
The Castor Stands approx. 11 1/8 inches tall, the top is approx. 3 inches tall and 3 1/4 inches in diameter. The fork is approx. 6 1/4 inches long. The insert is approx. 4 1/4 inches tall, the lip is approx. 3 inches in diameter. Please refer to photos for full perspective.
Born on February 11th, 1835, in Charlestown, Massachusetts, James Walker Tufts was the son of Leonard Tufts (a blacksmith) and Hepzibah Fosdick Tufts. James W. Tufts was a metallurgist, silver plater, and pewterer based out of Boston, Massachusetts.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
The Castor Stands approx. 11 1/8 inches tall, the top is approx. 3 inches tall and 3 1/4 inches in diameter. The fork is approx. 6 1/4 inches long. The insert is approx. 4 1/4 inches tall, the lip is approx. 3 inches in diameter. Please refer to photos for full perspective.
Born on February 11th, 1835, in Charlestown, Massachusetts, James Walker Tufts was the son of Leonard Tufts (a blacksmith) and Hepzibah Fosdick Tufts. James W. Tufts was a metallurgist, silver plater, and pewterer based out of Boston, Massachusetts.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.