Antique ROGERS BRO SILVER w GRIFFINS Open Salt Cellar

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(H&J 4327) This is a RARE, antique Rogers & Bro. triple-plated silver salt supported by three griffins, circa 1850, according to 5000 Open Salts . (One on-line research source says this firm was established in 1858, another says 1860, so please bear in mind these dates are approximates, and are subject to change as additional research results and updated information is obtained.) It bears the Rogers & Bro. hallmark, plus the number 18 (see photo 10). On one side there is a beautiful scrolled monogram that reads "WM_", but I am not certain of the last letter...could be an S, could be a P, could be an L (see photos 7 & 9). It is easily displayed with or without the monogram showing. The round bowl is supported by three attached, highly-detailed, full-body griffins. Their tails extend under the bowl all the way to the center (photo 8). This is in extraordinary condition. I found no dings and no wear to the plating. I gave it a quick surface polishing so that the details would be easier to see in the photos, and it shined up beautifully. The 5000 Open Salts Rarity and Price Guide lists this as Rare. Whether this is 1850, 1858 or 1860, it is still a wonderful, old, beautiful display piece, and would be a super addition to your salt collection. Dimensions: DIAMETERS: Bowl=2-3/8", Salt opening=2", Height: ~1-3/4" to top of head ***BE SURE TO VISIT MY STORE TO SEE ALL MY LISTINGS!*** ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ TERMS AND CONDITIONS ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ PLEASE NOTE: I do not accept international bids or payment from international PayPal accounts, and I do not ship internationally. I take multiple photos so you can see exactly what you will be getting. The photos are part of the description, so please check them carefully. You will receive the exact item pictured. Additional photos gladly furnished on request. General Provisions: I have multiples of many of the items I sell. Rest assured...you will always receive the EXACT salt pictured. I am not an “expert”, just a fellow collector. I describe each piece honestly, and as accurately as possible, but I'm not infallible. I get info from 5000 Open Salts, A Collector's Guide by William Heacock and Patricia Johnson (H&J), from Open Salt Compendium by Nina Robertson and Sandra Jzyk (OSC), and from fellow collectors. I welcome your questions, but Please ---e-mail me PRIOR TO BIDDING Payment : 1. ON MULTIPLE PURCHASES -- PLEASE WAIT FOR AN INVOICE FROM ME 2. Paypal requested within 3 days of invoice. Shipping: I ship AT NOON, Tuesday thru Saturday…usually within 24 hours of receiving cleared payment. Payments cleared Saturday, Sunday and Monday will ship Tuesday. 1. Fees combined and discounted for multiple wins paid in the same invoice . I'm happy to wait for other auctions to close...just let me know. Please note: items paid for individually will be charged full fees and shipped separately . 2. I ship by USPS, unless you request otherwise before you pay for the auction/purchase. 1st Class Mail: parcels up to 13 ounces. Priority Mail: parcels over 13 ounces - WILL BE CALCULATED after auction ends BASED ON YOUR LOCATION AND FINAL PACKAGE WEIGHT 3. On multiples, Buyer pays for heaviest item, plus $0.45 - $1.25 each add’l item, based on size/wt 4. Delivery Confirmation included on every shipment. 5. Buyer pays for PRE-ARRANGED expedited shipping. 6. Please keep in mind…I ship very quickly, but have no control over delivery time once the Post Office has your parcel. Feedback I leave feedback after your payment has cleared, and would appreciate you leaving feedback for me when you receive your item. NOTE : My goal is to earn your 5-star Customer Satisfaction rating. If you feel I have not earned your 5-Star ratings, please contact me before leaving feedback. I will do my best to fix any problem. Your satisfaction is my concern. (See Internet ... read more

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