RARE 1899 VICTORIAN WICKER & STERLING BIRMINGHAM LIQUOR HUGE 3 QUART Sz DECANTER

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Fine
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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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MONUMENTAL IMPRESSIVE SIZED -- QUADRUPLE HALLMARKED -- ENGLISH SHEFFIELD/BIRMINGHAM STERLING SILVER -- RARE 1899 VICTORIAN WICKER & STERLING SPIRITS / LIQUOR DECANTER -- SHOW PIECE.
3 QUART SIZE - LOCKING CAP/COVER HANDLED WICKER COVERED GLASS DECANTER.  John Thomas Heath and John Hartshorne Middleton MAKER'S WARES ARE HIGHLY COLLECTED AND IN THE COLLECTIONS OF A NUMBER OF 1ST CLASS INSTITUTIONS SUCH AS THE VICTORIA ALBERT MUSEUM AND HRH QUEEN ELIZABETH II
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SUPERB USEFUL & IMPORTANT PIECE FOR A SERIOUS COLLECTOR.  NOT RESTORED/ALTERED, SHOWING AGE APPROPRIATE WEAR / USAGE.  Superb workmanship of a bygone era.  This Extra Large intact Glass Decanter holds up to 3qts of your favorite liquid and stands almost 12" tall.
Detailed Hallmark Info: Stamps for English hallmarking system - Anchor, representing Birmingham (city mark), lion passant (assayer's mark) representing sterling silver (.925), and marked d for the year 1899 (date letter). Also marked JTH over JHM into a quatrefoil (makers mark), the makers mark for John Thomas Heath & John Hartshorne Middleton of Jukin & Heath.  The Johns started out in Birmingham in 1896 then moved to London. This decanter is date stamped lowercase d for 1899 with the Birmingham hallmark -- hallmarks shown in pictures for buyer to confirm/determine.  Original lock our family has used is included too.
NOTE: Liquor NOT included.  Hallmarked for with the ANCHOR / LION for BIRMINGHAM ENGLISH STERLING
This is an heirloom quality collection.  Collector's items, yet eminently appropriate for contemporary use.
Parents were serious about entertaining in a way I am not.  My family invested in quality items for gracious living.
CONDITION:  ANTIQUE = NOT NEW expect evidence of use.  Please keep in mind these items are estimated to come from early to mid 1900's, not brand new.  No evidence of repair etc.  As seen in my poor quality pictures this still looks quite nice!
Lots of Really Great Stunning items to a
dd to your collection.  Starting each lot at very reasonable prices.
Please review picture(s) for condition etc.  Not new, but Used Good Estate Condition with expected use on treasured old items.  No Monograms or Removals not noted -  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.
No major flaws or damages not mentioned, expect general marks, spots, scratches, wear and patina commensurate with age and use of treasured serverware/flatware used for special meals/holidays.  All this 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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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. 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.