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. National Silver introduced King Edward in 1936 and made the pattern for about 10 years. The other major source of data on flatware patterns gives 1936 as the opening date. The design is of a simple feathered handle. I have been told that this pattern was for many years a premium with King Edward cigars. The iced tea spoon is designed for tall glasses. It is used to agitate the liquid to keep sugar and other elements in suspension. Iced tea spoons came to be at about the time that sanitary ice became available, in the late 1890's. Before that most ice had been cut out of ponds and rivers, and was frequently filled with bugs and leaves, so it could not be directly in contact with food. And delivery ice was packed in sawdust, also not really suitable for beverages. So this kind of spoon is a product of the refrigerator/freezer era. The 6 iced tea spoons offered here measure about 7 1/2". These are not pieces of new silver. They show the patina of as much as 85 years of careful use. There are the light scratches which constitute normal patina. There is no monogram. Silver is softly lustrous. There is no silver loss. The pattern is crisp and clear. These iced tea spoons come in a flannel wrapper which helps prevent tarnish. 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 $8.01 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 can 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 arrive damaged or if there is a serious error in the listing.

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