RARE 1820 Georgian Sterling KETCHUP Decanter Label

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RARE 1820 Georgian Sterling KETCHUP Decanter Label is a Superb and Rare Antique 1820 Georgian English Sterling Silver KETCHUP Decanter Label in Excellent Condition! It is fully hallmarked on the back with the Lion Passant for English Sterling Silver, the King George III Duty Mark, the Date Letter for London 1820 and the makers mark of Charles Reily. It is in the Classic Georgian Crescent Form having a wonderful hand chased gadrooned border with KETCHUP engraved into the center and hanging from the Original Silver Boxed Chain. Simply a stunning piece of Antique Georgian Silver and a VERY RARE FORM!A Breif History of Ketchup:In the 1600s Dutch and British seamen brought back a salty pickled fish sauce called 'ketsiap' from China. In this version, it was more related to soy or oyster sauce than the sweet, vinegary substance we call ketchup today. Variations in both the name and the ingredients quickly developed. British alternatives included mushrooms (the favorite), anchovies, oysters, and walnuts. In 1690 the word 'catchup' appeared in print in reference to this sauce, and in 1711 'ketchup'. The first ketchup recipe was printed in 1727 in Elizabeth Smith's The Compleat Housewife, and called for anchovies, shallots, vinegar, white wine, sweet spices (cloves, ginger, mace, nutmeg), pepper, and lemon peel. Eighty-five years later the first tomato ketchup recipe was published in Nova Scotia by American ex-pat James Mease, which he often refers to as 'love apple' ketchup-he attempts to give it more cachet by stating that this variation is influenced by French cooking, although t is no proof of it. It measures 1" across and is 2 1/2" with the chain extended and weighs 0.2 of an ounce.This would be a Wonderful Addition to any Fine Antique Silver Collection. Policies : Payment: Payment due within seven business days ( M-F) of final invoice being sent. Do NOT send payment based on your guesstimate of shipping and insurance charges. We will send a final invoice including actual USPS shipping/insurance charges based on your location in reply to your 'Buy it now!' transaction. NOTE: Our bank treats Money Orders, Cashiers Checks, etc. the same way they treat Personal Checks; they are held from five to fifteen business days before being considered 'cleared'. Tfore we wait until funds have cleared on all of the above forms of payment before shipping. Virginia Residents: 5% sales tax will be added to all purchases. Shipping: We ship U.S.P.S., Domestic: Priority Mail/Insured unless oversized (by Priority Mail standards) then shipping is Parcel Post/Insured. International: is shipped Priority Mail International, or First-Class Mail International based on sale price. Buyer is responsible for any customs fees etc. We pack extremely well & use the best supplies to help ensure safe shipping. We combine shipping of multiple items purchased on the same date if the proportion of the items allows them to travel safely in the same box. Please contact us at for all questions including shipping, combining items in one sale, and International shipping. Domestic Insurance: All shipments of over $50 USD require insurance. Insurance on shipments less than $50 USD is optional though highly recommended. Should you choose not to take insurance, we are not responsible for any damage incurred to uninsured shipments. No exceptions. We take the ustmost care in professionally packing your item for transit. If USPS mishandles your package it is not our responsibility. Delivery confirmation is required on all uninsured shipments. International Insurance: Insurance is required on all International shipments. Returns: Our customer's satisfaction is very important to us tfore you may return any item for any reason for a full refund of the purchase price less shipping/insurance. You must contact us prior to returning any item and items must be returned in the same condition as they were when shipped. Please remember due... read more

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