7 inch tall coffee
9.25 inch long teapot
Covered sugar bowl
Open creamer
Open double handle waste bowl, which I would be using for Splenda packets
Your set is pictured with a lovely compatible tray by Apollo, made in the USA. I offer the tray in a separate listing because although compatible, the tray and set were not created together. This listing is for the five pieces that match one another with oval medallion cartouche, ready for your monogram.
The style is a pre-dates art deco, called “panelled” I believe, rectangular in shape with clipped corners. It lacks the motifs prevalent in the aesthetic period, displaying more traditional Victorian engraving. The condition is excellent, like it was possibly re-furbished in the 20th century. It has not been my experience that sets like this are in such great condition unless they went off what I call the spa in London for a makeover. The interior of these pieces is very presentable. The insulators are I believe Bakelite, the earlier insulators were often made of wood, which loosened, cracked, and split over time. These insulators are quite secure, making the handles stable.
I gave the coffee pot a little bit of a polish, but I was not thorough at all. I am almost out of silver polish and just today ordered another case, but I did not want to wait to list these. When you purchase this beautiful set, I will be including a bottle of Howard’s silver polish, the same Howard’s Pine-ola that I have been using for the last 30 years, an excellent product.
Local pickup actually means that you plan to pick up your purchases in person, great in the case of heavy or large packages and furniture. It costs you nothing. Please make your arrangements with me. Please. Understand that if you want your items delivered to your door with any likelihood of surviving the barbarians that carry them, it will require packaging on our end and a shipping label, the cost of which is determined based upon weight and dimensions. I don't invent these things.
Policies & Procedures to improve your eBay experience:
If your item arrives broken - we are BOTH sad and no one did it to you on purpose and you must send me a picture of the item, smashed beyond usefulness (so I am not squinting to see damage in a 2 inch picture) and we'll get you taken care of. Breakage is an inconvenience and disappointment for both of us, so no need to get all defensive and I am hardly ever interested in seeing a broken item back in my mailbox. After all, if it's broken, I sure don't want to sell it to someone else.
Use the shopping cart if you want a shipping deal. I love multiple purchases and there is nearly always a better deal on getting more than one item in a box. That deal is unpredictable however. If one dinner plate costs $12 to ship, it might be that 3 of the same will cost about the same - shipping is an art AND a science. Choosing a shipper depends on weight, dimensions, AND where you are. The automated calculator feature will do its best, but please use the shopping cart because it will allow you to make purchases without shoving you through the automated paying process. I have to manually adjust your invoice for the shipping savings so don't pay some automated thing with the incorrect amount - wait for the one that matches our agreement.
Ask questions! Ebay has become increasingly complex in its efforts to simplify. If you are new or unaccustomed to purchasing vintage pieces or just want to ask what I mean by "flamingo pink", I will be glad to help you through the process. Part of YOUR job is to read the doggone listing, get a real address in your information (FedEx will not deliver to PO Boxes), and get your contact information correct. New email address? New phone number?
Here comes the mean grown-up stuff-- I do not accept FRIVOLOUS returns. If you spend your rent money and then want it back, shop elsewhere. I am not The Mall. If you are chemically impaired, please shop in someone else's store. Do I really have to say this? Yes. Get your address and telephone number into the system correctly. If you make a purchase, hoping that I am mistaken and that you have really purchased a million dollar piece of artwork - only it happens the artwork is just what I have said it is - there are no returns.
Those of you who are still reading --- have a good time. If you see a correction I should make - tell me. I don't always get it right and promise I won't snap your head off.