SHABBY CHIC VICTORIAN DERBY SILVER DRAPED COMPOTE TAZZA FOOTED CENTER TRAY BOWL

Description

Fine
Things
4
sale
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Family parts with a few treasures... things we liked
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- Stunning Top Quality Antique Kitchen wares - Old Copper Cookware - Sterling Holloware - Especially Nice Silverplate -
OUR FAMILY ESTATE USED ITEMS / FINE OBJECTS D'ART / COLLECTION OFFERED ON eBAY.
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In this listing we have:
SUPERB HOST ITEM FROM A SERIOUS SILVER COLLECTOR --  DINNER PARTY HOST ITEM -
VICTORIAN DERBY SILVER - DRAPED COMPOTE TAZZA FOOTED CENTER TRAY BOWL - THERE IS SOME PLATE LOSS TO THE INSIDE OF THE BOWL NOT VISIBLE WHEN IN USE.  THIS IS A RATHER VERY RARE FORM AND SPECIAL.
Superb older (we're told late Victorian age) Silver item bought in the SF Gumps store - Post WWII - Older High Quality Silverplate.  This piece is approx. 9 1/2” wide.  Hallmarked as shown, silver shows age/wear as depicted in listing pictures.
View the exterior and interior pictures posted, thought this has some spots on inside of the bowl, they are covered when in use and this is a quite nice piece with another generation or three's worth of life.
This w
as rarely used for the big parties in my parent's home, used only for special events and shows some minimal use evidence with no under metal bleeding, no significant dents/major dings or deep scratches.  Expect typical surface use scratches, sits right.  This was a well-cared for item that was rarely used.  No monograms / engravings.
The classic style coaster will work with just about any silver flatware pattern - from colonial Gorham Fairfax, to fancier Cinderella, King Albert, classic Etruscan, simple Dolly Madison, grand Francis I, English Gadroon to Old Master --- all and more can be paired with this classic vintage style footed bowl.  Collector's item, yet eminently appropriate for contemporary use.
My grandparents collected quality
Sheffield
items. They were serious about entertaining in a way I am not.  My family invested in quality items for gracious living.
Estate Used condition.
CONDITION:  ESTATE USED GOOD
ANTIQUE overall with wear and typical use marks etc.  Silver will need to be polished.  Review the posted pictures as we show wear on inside of the bowl and the outsiide at different angles.  Super nice c
onsidering suspected age!
IMPORTANT:
Bid now, we will not be relisting at a lower price.
We have a dealer who has made an offer on several of our lots should we not sell them on eBay.
Lots of Really Great Stunning items to add to your collection.
Starting each lot at very reasonable prices.
Review picture(s) for condition etc.  Not new, but
Used Good Estate Condition with expected use on treasured old items.  Some hand washing/polishing needed!
Vintage heirloom quality, these were used for 30+ years for entertaining, as the items were acquired post World War II.
This is an outstanding, truly versatile, group/set of good weight/heft, elegant pattern.  Bid based on info above, but know these were from a very good collection of very fine household goods that were well taken care of.
Expect general marks, spots, scratches, wear and patina commensurate with age and use of treasured serverware/flatware used for special meals/holidays.
All t
his has been stored away in the box for many years and a simple cleaning/polishing will make it look even more elegant on your table.
Most or all hosts would feel quite comfortable using this when entertaining the most special guests in your home.
Please review other listings now & later...  Silver - More Gorham Chantilly
(other family sets/collection) and very good quality estate things from Grandparent's cottage.
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1.     We check my email every night for questions, so please email any questions and we'll be pleased to answer them.
2.     All sales are final. No returns, refunds or adjustments. If in doubt, don't bid.
3.     We accept PayPal only.  Really.  If you bid please know, that through PayPal.com - you - can select to pay by check or credit card.  We no longer accept mailed payments.
4.     Complete payment is due upon receipt of notification of a successful bid. As the winning bidder, you are liable to pay for all items you won at auction. You must complete the payment immediately. Failure to do so within 3 days could result in cancellation of the sale and a negative posting to your eBay account.
5.     Shipping will be Priority Mail by United States Postal Service, insurance required for items over . We will ship within one week of the finish of the sale.
6.     CONDITION:  Every attempt is made to describe any damage or faults honestly & accurately. Please ask BEFORE bidding if you require further clarification. A bid will taken as an indication that the condition of the item understood & accepted.
7.     If the item is damaged during shipping, the buyer must contact the shipper to resolve this matter. Seller will provide any necessary paperwork to help buyer with his/her claim.  We pack carefully and this has never been an issue.
8.    Any condition statement is a courtesy to a buyer, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a expert's statement of fact.  We're sharing 'estate items' generally older antiques and we shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.