This is a wonderful Victorian PICKLE CASTOR featuring a Crown Milano, Hobnail Jar/Insert - decorated with tiny hand painted enamel DOT flowers - presented on a Rogers Bros. Triple Silverplate Frame.
The white opalware glass has a shaded Blue satin finish with a raised texture known as "Hobnail" - more of a repousse, diamond shaped, cross pattern. It is decorated with branches of "Dot" flowers in blue & white enamel - green leaves in the background.
The Frame is a footed piece with a ruffled skirt, a hoop handle with rosettes on either side.
Marked: Rogers & Bro. / Triple Plate / 257
Measurements:
Frame - 10.25" tall, 5.5" wide, recessed platform 3" diameter
Jar - 4" tall, 4" wide, 2.75" wide foot, 2.625" wide mouth
Lid - 2.75" wide, 2" high
Tongs - 6" long
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