ANTIQUE VICTORIAN – JAMES TUFTS – FIGURAL RARE

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This auction is for ONE: Quadruple plated figural by JAMES W. TUFTS. Possibly a votive or candle holder (?). The following information is etched/impressed into the bottom of the base: "JAMES W. TUFTS" "BOSTON" "WARRANTED" "QUADRUPLE PLATE" "3405" The above information is surrounding a double diamond 4 pointed star pattern with the letter "T" in the middle - see picture. I believe it's a Kate Greenaway figural. The item stands approximately 4 and 1/2 inches high. There is a circular discoloration (see pictures) on the base directly in front of her - maybe from a candle (?) Crafted by Victorian silversmith JAMES W. TUFTS, 1875 - 1914. This is an unusual well-crafted piece. Would make a great addition to the TUFTS collector's collection! NOTE: Shipping charges are for the Continental United States ONLY!!International bidders PLEASE contact me for shipping costs PRIOR to bidding! On Jul-05-10 at 13:42:17 PDT, seller added the following information: I've been told that this is a toothpick holder and that an illustration of this item can be found in the Gotschalk & Whitson book on page 297 plate 733. The illustration shows a toothpick holder that is circular at the bottom and tapers up to a square opening for holding the toothpicks. The illustration also has the words "Wild Rose" Glass (?) along the bottom. I am assuming the dicoloration was caused by such an item sitting loose in front of her - the square, cross and diamond pattern on the base is consistent throughout with no signs of anything being "attached" to the base. Also, I noticed a small hole in the top of the bonnet (between the two roses) - possibly for holding a toothpick (?). The measurements of the top of the tray where the figure is standing is: approximately 1 and 7/8 inches wide by 3 inches long. If anyone else has more information, I will be happy to post it. Many thanks. On Jul-07-10 at 03:52:13 PDT, seller added the following information: I've added an illustration from the book mentioned above. I assume, that since there are no recent modern pictures available that this item is pretty rare (?).