Antique Victorian Castor Set w/ Built in Servant Dinner Bell by Meriden B. Co. ~ Mid 1800's

  Product Description:  Picture this elaborate Victorian six bottle castor set with a built-in servant bell displayed on your table. During the Victorian and Edwardian era, castor sets held an important place at the dinner table. This silver-plate, condiment set by Meridan Britannia Company from the mid 1800's features six glass etched bottles with tops and/or stoppers with a revolving wide band holder. This fancy, show off piece has an ornate top finial with a press tab which was used to ring the bell for the servant.  This is not your typical cookie cutter castor set and a unique find!   Circa:  1865-1869 Dimensions:  19" height x 71/2" wide (at rotating top), 5 1/4" width (base)   Product Weight:  5 pounds 4 ounces Markings:  Meriden B. Company (with scale mark) on top of revolving tray, 64 (incised under base) Color:  Darker silver color (due to natural patina) Material:  Silverplate, Glass, Cut-Glass Origin:  U.S.A. Condition:   Previously owned - used.  Condition is consistent wi