MAGNIFICENT! Atq c1860s SLV PLATE ORNATE ART DECO GOTHIC FTD COFFEE SAMOVAR URN

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Auction Description
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ABSOLUTELY EXQUISITE & BEAUTIFUL!!
Antique
Silver Plate
Ornately Embossed & Etched
VICTORIAN ART DECO GOTHIC STYLE
FOOTED COFFEE/TEA BEVERAGE
SAMOVAR URN
A Most Impressive Antique Samovar Urn Indeed!!
Superb Quality & Craftsmanship
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This stunning urn displays beautiful embossed roaring lion heads designs
to each handle, and lion heads to each four (4) legs, as well as lion pawed feet.
Beautiful etched flora designs to the body of the urn.  Art Deco Gothic designs
to the finial, around the spout base, and to the handles & legs ~ absolutely breathtaking!
Shiny heavy dark patina remains undisturbed as this urn is beautiful in it's unpolished condition,
though this urn can certainly be polished to it's original shiny silver mirror image if so desired.
(A lot of muscle goes into the hand polishing work, though the results will be very rewarding).
A heavy piece this samovar urn is too ~ weighs 5 pounds 10 ounces without liquid contents!
There are numbers at the bottom base of the body 1401, and possibly a maker's mark
on the bottom base as well, though so heavily tarnished, not visible unless polished?
The spout is marked Hayden patented 1869.
There are no areas of obvious silver plate loss detected beneath layer of patina, though cannot
be certain, nor are there any visible dings or dents.  There is an obvious crack to one
of the plastic handle spout knobs, though I see no threat of separation.
There is a very slight bend to the finial (tilts to one side) and really not overly obvious at all!
(It is very important that you do not try to straighten the finial as it will snap off).
The spigot appears to be made of brass ~ a lovely contrast to the silver plate,
and operates perfectly ~ turns easily to release the fluid within
and closes to stop the liquid flow ~ does not leak.  The original burner pot is missing,
however a small dish with tealight candle can be used in place for heat if so desired.
There is a separation from one of the base stems leading to the burner ring holder
(see photos #8 & #9), though not obvious.
A slight "wobble" to the stance, though not considered a defect, and can be
remedied by attaching a small felt table saver circular piece beneath the leg(s).  It is highly
recommended that no physical attempt is made to straighten the legs, unless professionally done.
The interior has very light tarnish or stain though no corrosion/rust or pitting ~ clean!
Minute and light scratches/scuffs all around due to use and age.
Overall, this antique samovar urn is considered to be in excellent
vintage condition for it's age of 130+ years old.
Hand Wash Only!  Do Not Place in Dishwasher
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Approximate Measurements
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Height (Finial to Footed Base) is 16 Inches
Width (Widest Outer Handles Across) is 11 3/4 Inches
Depth (Widest Body Diameter w/o Spigot) is 7 1/2 Inches ~ with Spigot is 10"
Liquid Capacity is 3 Quarts
Total Weight is 5 Pounds 10 Ounces
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Payment
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Payment is Due Immediately Following Closing Auction Date
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Shipping
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Only ships within the lower Continental USA - No International shipping provided ~ Sorry
Ships Monday through Friday Only
All items will be carefully packaged for it's safe journey to you!
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Returns
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Should your Item be Received Damaged, please Contact Me Prior to leaving
Negative or Neutral Feedback, as I Will Assist You in Resolving the Problem!
Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery date (must contact me within
4 days after delivery date of item for return requests).
Guaranteed Full or Partial Refund of Purchased Item(s) and Original Shipping Cost
for Items Misrepresented, or Damaged by the Postal Service Only!
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