1940 Holmes Edwards (IS) Youth 238 Piece Service for 12 96 Pc Dinner + 131 Pc Grille + 3 Pc Coffee + 7 Pc Baby+ Start Price USD 1,500.00 Current Price USD 1,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 13, 2008 End Time Saturday, December 13, 2008 Location Independence, Kentucky See more about '1940 Holmes Edwards (IS) Youth 238 Piece Service for 12' Description Offered for your consideration are 236 pieces of Holmes & Edwards silverplate in the 1940 Youth pattern, also including an H&E china baby plate and a tiny promotional/souvenir Youth spoon pin (2 3/4") for a grand total of 238 pieces in this set.  This single purchase includes a complete dinner service for 12 plus a complete luncheon/grille service for 12 plus a 3 piece coffee service plus a 7 piece baby set. Here's the breakdown: Dinner Service for 12 (96 pieces) 12 modern hollow knives (9 3/8") 12 forks (7 5/8") 12 individual salad forks (6 5/8") 24 teaspoons (6 1/8") 12 place/oval soup spoons (7 3/8") 12 iced tea spoons 2 tablespoons/serving spoons (8 1/2") 2 sugar spoons (6") 3 flat handle master butter knives (6 3/4") 1 sugar tongs 1 large solid cold meat serving fork (right-sided pattern) 1 pie/cake server (stainless blade) 1 large 2 piece carving set (monogrammed) Grille Service for 12 (131 pieces) 12 modern hollow grille knives 12 grille forks 12 individual salad forks 24 teaspoons 12 place/oval soup spoons (7 3/8") 12 place/oval soup spoons (6 3/4") 12 round bowl soup spoons (7" gumbo) 12 individual butter spreaders 12 5 o'clock teaspoons (5 5/8") 2 tablespoons/serving spoons 2 sugar spoons 3 flat handle master butter knives 1 large solid cold meat serving fork (left-sided pattern) 1 solid smooth casserole spoon 1 solid pie server 1 solid tomato server Coffee Service (3 pieces) 1 coffee pot (piece #8201) 1 open sugar bowl (piece # 8203) 1 creamer (piece #8204) Baby/Child set (7 pieces) 1 set (2 pieces) - baby fork & baby spoon in their original worn & torn box 1 curved handle baby spoon 1 youth fork 1 youth knife 1 youth spoon 1 My Own Plate by Salem China Co commissioned by Holmes & Edwards The overall condition of this entire set is 'excellent', with some pieces ranging toward 'near mint' and some toward 'very good/good'; however, all the pieces in the baby/child set - including the plate, which is faded & chipped - have definately been used and do show considerable wear, so would be considered 'fair', and the coffee service does have some dings/dents and some plate loss.  Individual piece descriptions and/or more pictures can be requested via email, but please allow at least 24-48 hours! The similar but not identical original Holmes & Edwards American Walnut cases are in good condition, although the finish on the dinner case is nicer than the grille case's finish, and the dinner case does not stay open on it's own as pictured.  Please email for more pictures & descriptions. Also included with this incredible set is an original Holmes & Edwards pamphlet** & a Guarantee Certificate along with a cardboard sample spoon. **Although 2 are shown, there was a leak in my basement and 1 was ruined (small blue & white one) - I'll change the picture as soon as I can. The total replacement value of this set is just under $2750 - not including the cases, pamphlets, sample spoon, spoon pin or baby plate - don't let it get away! **Free shipping offer applies for US buyers ONLY, due to the weight & bulk of this set, sorry!  All handling fees for ALL buyers are also waived during the free shipping offer - international buyers please ask for a complete shipping quote. Thanks so much for your interest and good luck! $$...Before you use the buy-it-now, ask me how this purchase may be eligible for up to 20% CASH BACK through Microsoft Live Search...$$ Please read all of the following for your protection and mine before placing a bid! ~*~*~POLICIES~*~*~ Now for the not-so-fine print: Please see my About Me page for more extensive information about me and my policies.  I have also posted FAQs that you will be able to view on the 'ask seller a question' page. But here in a nutshell is what is expected of you as a buyer and what you can expect from me as a seller: Payment:  INTERNATIONAL BUYERS MUST USE PAYPAL AS THEIR PAYMENT METHOD.  I am pleased to add US Postal Money Orders as a payment option; however, I still prefer PayPal in any form: existing balance transfers, bank transfers, e-checks {will have to clear first before shipping}, debit cards w/Visa/Mastercard logo linked to your checking account, or credit cards.  PayPal payment appreciated within 3 days but expected within 7 days of auction's end, while money orders are due within 7 business days of the end of auction.  Buyers wishing to pay with a money order will need to contact me within 3 days to let me know to expect it in the mail, and any money order received not issued by the US Postal Service will be returned..  Non-paying bidders - for whatever reason - will be reported to eBay and have negative feedback left for them.  Shipping:  Please read the following shipping terms for your choice of payment:      PayPal: Buyers must have a confirmed shipping address.  I only ship through PayPal via USPS with delivery confirmation & insurance (optional), and any shipping service other than Priority (First Class, Parcel Post, etc) has a .14 mandatory delivery confirmation fee charged by USPS which will be passed on to the buyer.  In some cases the shipping calculator will be high since it's only an estimate, so please wait for my personalized invoice before paying so you do not pay more than necessary for shipping.  I ship within 1 business day of receiving cleared payment (excluding holidays & weekends).      Money Orders:  Shipment will be via USPS with an additional mandatory delivery confirmation cost of .60 that is not reflected in the shipping calculator.  Insurance will still be optional.  I will ship within 3 business days of receipt of money order (also excluding holidays & weekends). Misc:  Please see my refund policy in it's entirety before bidding!  It is up to you to ASK QUESTIONS if you are unsure about anything contained in my listings, and I am always happy to email more pictures if the pattern/detail is not clear enough for you.  Goddess D'argento Italiano Celto (The Celtic Italian Silver Goddess) This listing has a $10 materials fee included in the shipping calculator, which is an exception to my stated policy due to the sheer number of pieces, the amount of cleaning & packing supplies I have gone/will go through, and the time it will take me to secure each and every piece for safe shipping.  Please see my FAQ's and my About ME page for an explanation, and don't bid if you don't agree! Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!