{"product_id":"eastern-european-style-hot-tea-holder-podstakannik-cs412026","title":"Eastern European Style Hot Tea Holder (Podstakannik) CS412026","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for what I believe is an \u003cstrong\u003eEastern Eu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eropean Style\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHot Tea Holder\u003c\/strong\u003e, with original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e14 paneled Utility Drinking glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e included.  The Metal holder is dark gray in color and resembles \u003cstrong\u003ePewter\u003c\/strong\u003e for all practical purposes.  I do not believe it is silver plated. I could find no makers mark on the item.  It was purchased in a box lot of early glassware at auction many years ago, and I kept it because it is so unique looking.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI do not believe it is a Pickle Caster or Condiment jar as it never had a carrying handle, only two ornate holding handles and a heavy footed base design.  Please see images for close ups and details. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm not really sure what its original purpose, but a hot drink holder seems to make the most sense.  Based on the metal, I would place this in the era of 1900-1930.  I'm not an expert, but these are educated guesses based on some internet research.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MGJ2PILOT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54682960298302,"sku":"CS412026","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/5725\/8558\/files\/IMG_E2698_e03ce0e4-077d-4590-a305-cfbd3319cab9.jpg?v=1792534031","url":"https:\/\/mgj2pilot.com\/products\/eastern-european-style-hot-tea-holder-podstakannik-cs412026","provider":"MGJ2PILOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}