1847 Rogers ASSYRIAN HEAD 1886 figural long handle pickle fork

Description: The shipping costs for the 50 states and Puerto Rico are included in the listed price of this item. For any other destination, please email for a shipping quote BEFORE bidding. I ship only by USPS Priority Mail & Express Mail, no exceptions. I NEVER ship silver in envelopes. I neither solicit nor accept offers. Listed items will not be marked down during the listing duration. Assyrian Head was introduced in 1886, and made until 1891. The design is multi-motif: that is, different faces appear on it. There are both male and female heads. It is a very collectible pattern, and almost everything in it is scarce. Mr. Hogan, the historian of the International Silver Company, stated that based on company records, Assyrian Head was never very successful, meaning it did not sell well, and was withdrawn after only five years. The companion pattern Assyrian, without the head, did do well, and was a popular commercial pattern for almost 20 years. The design is hard to categorize. It is extravagant in a Victorian way, yet it has a neo-classical feel to it. The Victorian pickle fork is long because it was designed to reach into a deep glass vessel called the pickle castor. Toward the end of the 19th century, the pickle castor had become a staple item on the American table. The pickle castor remained essential until after the end of World War 1, when refrigeration became available, eliminating the need to preserve so much food in brine or vinegar. Pickle castors often had a hook to fasten the fork on, as prolonged exposure to brine or vinegar will damage silver. Later, as castors went out of fashion and pickle dishes became the norm, the longer handle was no longer necessary, and a shorter version of the pickle fork became standard. The long handle pickle fork offered here measures about 8 1/4" This is not a piece of new silver. It shows the patina of as much as 135 years of use. There are the light scratches which constitute normal patina. There is no monogram. Silver is softly lustrous. There are 2 rest dots on the heel.The pattern is crisp and clear. . I polish all silver before listing on eBay. Please email with any questions before bidding. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE AUCTION DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY. BY BIDDING YOU AGREE TO ABIDE BY MY TERMS OF SALE including the cost and method of shipping and my return policy. I welcome international bidders, but remember that shipping charges can be high. Ask before you bid. Winning bidder to pay shipping charges unless otherwise specified. I ship by United States Postal Service only. I ship all silverware via USPS Priority Mail in boxes. I NEVER ship silverware in envelopes. I insure ALL shipping, as I sell old and scarce items that cannot be easily replaced. Domestic shipping charge for 1 pound or under is now $8.71, which is Priority Mail. International shipping charges vary widely, and I now must use only International Priority shipping, in order to be able to insure the package, purchase a tracking number and proof of delivery, all of which protect both buyer and seller. I now print shipping labels online to keep shipping costs down as much as possible, so I can ship only to the buyer's confirmed address. I regret that I can no longer ship gifts directly to the recipient. Payment in US funds only, and I accept only eBay's payment system. I must receive payment in full within 7 days after the end of auction or a store purchase . Due to misuse of a former return policy, I will no longer accept returns. I will of course take responsibility for items that are damaged or if there is a serious error in the listing. See item description for payment & shipping methods. FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager. FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager. Over 100,000,000 served. Get FREE counters from Vendio today!

Price: 38.5 USD

Location: Denver, Colorado

End Time: 2024-09-28T03:55:39.000Z

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