CIVIL WAR Era GORHAM STERLING Traveling Communion Set

Item: 183343
Origin: United States
Circa Date: 1855-1865
Period/Era: Civil War Era
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Seller: littleantiqueshop - Visit Store
Seller Status: Good
Ends: Sunday, March 21, 11:30 p.m. CDT
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Price $900.00

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Date Listed:	Sun Aug 23, 10:20 p.m. CDT
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Item Description: OFFERING A VERY RARE CIVIL WAR ERA GORHAM STERLING TRAVELING COMMUNION SET. THIS SET HAS THE TWO EARLY MARKS USED ON GORHAM FROM 1855-1865. HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL LEATHER BOX IS THE COMPLETE SET CONSISTING OF, THE CHALICE, DECANTER, AND HOST PLATE. THE CHALICE HAS THE MARK OF THE REARING RAMPANT LION USED BY GORHAM IN THE YEARS OF 1852-1865. THE DECANTER AND HOST PLATE HAVE THE MARK USED FROM 1855-1860. WITH THE OVERLAP TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION WE COME TO THE CONCLUSION THIS SET WAS PRODUCED IN THE SPAN OF 1855-1865. EACH PIECE HAS THE NUMBER 10 NEAR THE HALLMARK. CHALICE IS 3 1/8" TALL, DIAMETER OF CUP IS 1 1/2", BOTTOM DIA. IS 1 1/2". THE DECANTER MEASURES 3 1/2" TALL, BOTTOM DIAMETER IS 1 1/2" THE HOST TRAY IS 2 3/4" DIAMETER OVERALL. THE OVERALL CONDITION IS CONMENSURATE WITH AGE. THE DECANTER HAS ONE DING ON THE RIM OF THE FOOT ( NOT NOTICEABLE AND MAY HAVE BEEN CHASEDIN THE PAST) THE CHALICE HAS ONE SMALL DING IN SIDE HIDDEN IN THE CUT DESIGN THE HOST PLATE HAS THREE MINOR BENDS IN THE WIDE RIM. ALL WOULD BE EASILY. THE LAST THREE PICTURES WERE ALTERED TO TRY AND SHOW THE DENTS. THE LEATHER COVERED BOX HAS A ROYAL PURPLE LINING BEARING THE NAME OF FORD AND TUPPER BROADWAY NY. BOTH LATCHES ARE PRESENT AND WORKING. THERE IS WEAR TO THE LEATHER AND INTERIOR LINING AS ONE WOULD EXPECT WITH ANY TRAVELING SET THAT HAS BEEN USED. INSIDE THE BOTTOM YOU SEE STAINING WHERE THE CHALICE AND DECANTER WEAR PROBABLY STORED WHILE WET. EACH OF THE SILVER PIECES ARE DECORATED AND ENGRAVED WITH THE SAME PATTERNS. THE PERSONALIZATION IS OF A CROSS INTERTWINED WITH AN "S" AND A "H" FROM A NORTH CAROLINA ESTATE. INSURANCE IS REQUIRED Please see the photos and if you have questions, email us. Click here to View our other items Click here to Add us to your Favorite Sellers Buyers: If you need help with with any type of pay system please ask. Please make payment arrangements within THREE (3) days. Buy It Now items will require immediate payment or the item will remain for sale during the period from when you said yes to the offer until you pay for the item. Please contact us with any questions prior to bidding. We ship USPS PRIORITY only in the US, and worldwide with USPS GLOBAL PRIORITY (UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE). In our experience there are less items damaged in shipping in these modes. We will combine shipping if items can safely ship together. NOW THE THINGS YOU DON'T WANT TO READ,,, BUT REALLY SHOULD. We really like doing eBay, finding treasures and sharing. We want you to know that we do charge a shipping and handling fee. We wish you to receive your item in good condition and we go above and beyond to package your item securely (please see our feedback)...packaging supplies cost us so...on small items, the fee will never exceed $1.00, on larger items we have to charge more. So before bidding, please check your shipping costs using the shipping calculator on the listing page, the handling/shipping and insurance if we believe the item should be insured, otherwise you will have the option of purchasing insurance. Fees will be added into the USPS calculated shipping costs automatically. We are really easy going people and want our and your eBay experience to be positive and fun. So please if you have any questions just ask. International bidders please note. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up. Please do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts on customs forms. U.S. and International government laws and regulations prohibit and punish such behavior. YES WE WILL ACCEPT RETURNS: Even if the reason is just because you don't like my husbands bald head. THE BUYER MUST PAY THE RETURN POSTAGE WITH INSURANCE AND RETURN THE ITEM WITHIN 7 DAYS. THE ITEM MUST BE IN THE SAME CONDITION AS WHEN WE SHIPPED IT TO YOU.

CIVIL WAR Era GORHAM STERLING Traveling Communion Set

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Sunday, March 21st 2010.

CIVIL WAR Era GORHAM STERLING Traveling Communion Set

Price $900.00

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