Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Ornate Figural Double Pickle Castor- 5 Pieces

Description

A sophisticated late 19th-century Victorian double pickle castor service set with a beautifully ornate silver plate stand/holder featuring a deer … more A sophisticated late 19th-century Victorian double pickle castor service set with a beautifully ornate silver plate stand/holder featuring a deer on the top of the handle. Also features two cut crystal transparent glass jars with lids.

Pickle castors are glass jars fitted in an elaborately designed silver-plated frame and matching silver-plated lid. They were used to serve pickles, pickled vegetables and fruits, sugar cubes, and various other delicious delicacies. It was considered the height of elegant dining to have a pickle castor on the table.

Measurements:
Jars: 3.25"W x 3.25"D x 4.25"H - With Lid: 7.75"H
Stand/Holder: 7.75"W x 3.5"D x 11"H less