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Aesthetic Movement Repousse Card Receiver / James Tufts
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Quadruple plate American Victorian calling card receiver as produced by James W. Tufts of Boston, Massachusetts sometime during the 1880's. James Tufts began as a company that produced silverplate soda fountains & parts and later made high quality holloware that reflected the elaborate decoration of the soda fountains. The company was out of business by 1915. Card receivers were popular items during the Victorian era before telephones and mass communications. Every upwardly mobile household was likely to have at least one in the foyer to receive the numerous cards personally delivered daily by friends and others wishing to be in touch. T was a whole ritualized method of delivering calling cards that sent a particular message to the intended by folding certain corners to express sympathy, "sorry I missed you", etc. This particular card receiver is a hand-hammered oval-shaped platform with curled ends. At the center is a repousse parrot perched on a branch surrounded by exotic foliage and blossoms. The beautifully detailed parrot is gold washed and all surface decoration is completely done by hand, not a stamped item. The card platform rests on four ball shaped legs. This piece has a very simple Japonesque appearance which was very popular during the Aesthetic Movement of the 1880's. A hand-drawn illustration from an 1880's James Tufts trade catalog is included among the pictures. Do not use the $3.50 wholesale cost from the mid-1880's as a current pricing guide since we know that amount won't even buy a gallon of gas in 2008! This piece is in excellent condition with its original silverplate intact. Dimensions are as follows: Maximum Length 9"; Maximum Width 6-1/8"; Platform Height 7/8"; Maximum Height 1-1/2" (At Curled Ends). PLEASE NOTE: I have made every effort to describe this item accurately and honestly. This item is over 100 years old and may possess certain characteristics that come with being that age. If you have questions regarding the item please contact me in advance of bidding because I do not ship out items on approval, nor do I accept returns. I will not be responsible for a buyers dissatisfaction and disappointment once the item is received. ALL SALES FINAL! If what you may be expecting is brand new glitzy department store merchandise then this piece probably is not the best choice for you. I am a collector, not a dealer, and do not sell merchandise for a living. I am merely trying to thin down an over-ambitious collection acquired over many years. The successful bidder must contact me within 3 calendar days of the auction closing to provide payment and shipping address information; payment must be received within 7 calendar days. I DO NOT ACCEPT CHECKS, E-CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS.....PAYPAL ONLY....NO EXCEPTIONS! If the buyer fails to comply with my payment terms, I reserve the right to relist and sell the item without further notice. I will leave negative feedback for deadbeat buyers.
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