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THIS LISTING FEATURES A VERY PRETTY VINTAGE STERLING SILVER WINE COASTER THAT WAS MADE BY FRANK M. WHITING. THE PATTERN IS CALLED TALISMAN ROSE. AS YOU CAN SEE IN THE PHOTOS, THERE IS A WIDE BORDER SURROUNDING THE GLASS CENTER. THE EDGE HAS FLOWERS FOLLOWED BY A ROW OF BEADS THEN THE PIERCED AREA AND THEN ANOTHER ROW OF BEADS AND THEN AN UNADORNED STRIP. THE GLASS CENTER HAS AN ETCHED PETALED FLOWER. THE MAKER’S MARK FRANK M. WHITING STERLING Talisman Rose IS ETCHED ONTO THE BOTTOM EDGE. INFORMATION FROM THE INTERNET
THE COMPANY WAS FOUNDED in MASSACHUSETTS in 1866 AND WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE IN 1875. PRODUCTION WAS TRANSFERRED TO NEW YORK CITY. THE COMPANY WAS PURCHASED BY GORHAM in 1924 AND PRODUCTION TRANSFERRED TO RHODE ISLAND. I DO NOT KNOW THE YEAR OF MANUFACTURE OF THIS PIECE BECAUSE THERE IS NO DATE SYMBOL.
IF YOU FAVOR VINTAGE STERLING ITEMS THIS PRETTY COASTER WILL BE A FINE ADDITION FOR YOUR HOME. MY REASONABLE ASKING PRICE SHOULD BE AN INCENTIVE. I PACK EXTREMELY WELL SO YOUR SHIPMENT WILL BE ●●●WORRY FREE.●●● THANKS FOR VIEWING MY LISTING AND ●●●GOOD LUCK●●● IF YOU DECIDE TO BID.
THE MEASUREMENTS:
The sterling frame is approximately 6 3/4" edge to edge, the glass is 5" across and the height is 7/8". The weight is just about 5 oz. The completed carton will ship Priority insured at the1 pound rate.
THE CONDITION:
Considering its age, the overall condition is excellent with a few minor quibbles. ●●●Please allow the photos to guide you as they are the lion’s share of this description.●●● This is what I see to describe: on the silver there are a few slight bends; there are a few very light scratches, scuffs and some polishing swirls; there is some table friction wear on the base edge. On the glass there are a couple of barely noticeable tiny marks. All very minor and described for complete accuracy. Otherwise I do not see anything of serious consequence to describe. ●●●I hope I have not missed anything. If I did, it was surely minor and 100% unintentional.●●● Just about 99% of the collectibles I offer are vintage/pre-owned and may show a small amount of handling. I never list items with major flaws or serious damage. I often heighten the contrast in my pictures to bring out all the details. The color you see may be slightly brighter or different than it actually is. Please inquire if you are concerned.
●●●●● Please be sure you can accept ALL the described conditions before you place your bid. I have provided 11 pictures to be sure to show everything. By bidding you are stating that you have viewed the photos very carefully and thoroughly read my condition paragraph. This ●●●Whiting Coaster●●● is presented as found and as described to the ●●●best of my ability.●●●
I will accept a return of this Whiting Coaster and will certainly refund your money if there was gross negligence in my descriptions or photos. ●●●Buyer’s Remorse is against eBay’s policies and is very unfair to me so please be sure you want to own or gift this item●●● Contact must be made within 36 hours of the day your item arrives. The item must be ●●●perfectly packed●●● [as I prepared it] and returned in the ●●●exact same condition●●● as it was when I sent it. Please note that if your item arrives damaged due to mishandling by the postal workers the included shipping insurance will reimburse you for your purchase. Be sure to save the carton and all the packing materials. This is ●●●required●●● in order to file a claim with the USPS.
SHIPPING INFORMATION:
This item will be shipped to any domestic destination including the State of Illinois for transfer by the ●●●eBay International Shipping Program.●●● There is no handling fee. A confirmed address is required. Payment should be received within 4 days of the auction's end date.
Non-domestic bidders please be aware that you are fully responsible for any and all import duties, tariffs and taxes imposed by your country. Import duties, taxes and fees are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.