I obtained these two Meriden napkin holders at an estate sale well over a year ago. I've held on to them while trying to locate others online to gather info for a description and have finally ran across two others. One said it was from the 1850s, the other said it was from the 1890s, so I'm guessing they were made sometime between those two dates. The others also said they were silver plated. I did the magnet test with these two, and the magnet did not stick or have any pull, or I also believe them to be silver plated.
They have a floral design on the circular portion. Each end features an eagle that appears to be getting ready to take off in flight. The base, or the flat bottom area measures 1 by 2.25 inches. They stand 2 inches tall. They have age related patina which I will leave for the new owner.
At the top of each holder, there is an area where a name could be engraved. One of these was engraved and it says "Steve & Anna". I've been told that a jeweler can buff out engravings and if I were going to keep these, that's what I'd do with them.
The bottom of both of them is stamped "Meriden B. Company" and has the number 146.
One has a very slight flat area on the top by the edge.
Buyer to pay Insured USPS First Class Mail Parcel delivery charges of $6.95. The package will arrive with Signature Confirmation, meaning someone will have to sign for it when delivered. Since the insurance and signature confirmation is for the protection of us both, I split those costs with the buyer.
SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT SHIPPING CHARGES: Twice yearly, and again in November for the holiday season (so three times per year) the postal service increases shipping charges. This is what they call their "Delivering For America" plan in which they hope to become profitable. It's a 10 year plan that started in 2021, so we've got years to go with multiple price increases on shipping charges each year. I try to absorb the new charges and haven't increased my shipping charges in three years. This year unfortunately, I have to if I want to stay in business. I'll try to keep it reasonable and even absorb some of the increases when possible.
I do combine shipping on multiple items purchased as long as all items will safely fit into a single box or envelope. However, my web host is not set up to calculate multiple item shipping costs. At checkout, you will be charged full shipping price on each item purchased and I will refund the appropriate amount of overpayment. If you are uncomfortable with that, you can send me an email with your zip code and stating which items you'll be purchasing and I'll calculate the correct combined shipping charges and send you a custom invoice.
INTERNATIONAL PURCHASED: Sorry, I do not ship to locations outside of the United States.
All items in my listings come from either estate or garage sales. I do not know if they come from homes where smoking or pets were present. Unless otherwise stated, all items are sold in the same condition as when I obtained them.
