Rare Gold 15 piece Imperial Candlewick Punchbowl Start Price USD 3,750.00 Current Price USD 3,750.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 4,444.44 Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 10, 2008 End Time Friday, October 17, 2008 Location Honolulu, HI See more about 'Rare Gold 15 piece Imperial Candlewick Punchbowl' Description You're not seeing double, but you're bidding for only one of these gems.  This is a very, very rare Imperial "Candlewick" 400/128 Gold deep etched Punch Bowl set. The set consists of the bowl which is about 12 1/4" wide and about 7" high. I believe it probally holds about 6 quarts. The base is about 10 1/4" wide and 2 3/4" high , making the total height 9 3/4". There are 12 cups which are about 3 1/4" wide and 2 7/8" tall. All the pieces are clear glass covered with gold , with a deep etching called "Rose of Sharon".  The ladle is clear glass.  These punch sets were made in a very limited number , which makes them so very rare today. They were listed in Imperial records dated Jan.1 , 1943. The suggested retail list price in 1943 was $138.90 . That was alot of money in 1943 , another reason why they are so rare.              This set is in Excellent condition. It is free of Chips , cracks or repairs. The gold on the outside is strong and intact. There are some relatively minor scratches on the inside of the bowl caused by 50-60 years of use.                I am using the "Imperial Glass Encyclopedia" Vol.1 released in 1995 as referrence. The listed book value in 1995 was $5.500.00 for the punch bowl and base , $125.00 each for the cups. I'm sure that the value has increased in 13 years.             SHIPPING & INSURANCE   I have a very good reputation for packing glass , so you can trust that it will be well packed for a safe journey to its new home. Punch set will be packed in separate boxes and insured.  I am ONLY accepting Bank Checks , Money Orders or Personal Checks on this auction. NO PAYPAL .              Please ask any questions and I'll do my best to answer them. dankalili@aol.com Place a Bid!