This is an antique PICKLE CASTOR with a bright BLUE ivt or Polka Dot pattern Jar/insert - decorated with hand painted enamel flowers in gold & white on the front, a single white sprig on the back.
The Frame was made by the FORBES Silver Company - a department of the Meriden Britannia Co., Meriden, Connecticut - organized in 1894. It is a footed piece with beaded trim around the base, the lid, and all over the hoop handle - rosettes can be found on top of the feet and at the bottom & mid points of the handle. All parts fit together perfectly - likely and Original Set. Period Tongs included.
Marked: Forbes Silver Co. / Quadruple / 258
Measurements:
FRAME - 10" tall, 4" square platform, 3" diameter jar ring
JAR/insert - 4.25" tall, 3" diameter
LID - 2.25" high, 3.125" diameter
TONGS - 6.75" long
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