Antique Victorian Aesthetic Quadruple Plate Condiment Cruet Carousel Set- 5 Pieces

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Antique Victorian Aesthetic Silver Quadruple Plate Condiment Cruet Carousel Set

This is a beautiful antique Pairpoint Silver Company cruet set … Read more Antique Victorian Aesthetic Silver Quadruple Plate Condiment Cruet Carousel Set

This is a beautiful antique Pairpoint Silver Company cruet set made in the late 1800's in the Victorian Aesthetic Movement style. This features etched glass cruets (4 in all, missing one cruet) for holding vinegat, oil, salt, pepper, & mustard. There is also a long carved spoon. The carousel is made of quadruple silver plate and revolves (turns) easily and features chased floral designs. Measures 16.5" high and 7.25" wide. No chips or breaks to the glass, has wear to the silver plating.

About Pairpoint Silver Company:

Founding
In 1880, Thomas Pairpoint, a British silversmith, and Colonel Richard Briggs founded the Pairpoint Manufacturing Company to supply silver-plated metal mounts for Mount Washington Glass Company's glass.

Merger
In 1894, the Pairpoint Manufacturing Company merged with Mount Washington Glass Company and adopted the name Pairpoint Glass Company. The company became known for its silver-plated items, including glass lamps and quadruple-plate products.

Silverwork
Pairpoint was known for its large and important works, such as centerpieces and presentation vases. The company's silverwork was considered to be so close to ancient patterns that it was almost indistinguishable from the originals.

Trademarks
The Pairpoint trademark was registered two years after the Mt. Washington trademark. A silver mount with the Pairpoint mark indicates that the cut glass is from the home factory.

Legacy
Pairpoint Glass Company is considered one of America's longest-running luxury glass companies, operating from 1837 to 1957. See less