This may be one of the angel used in the CD insert with Elton John!
AUTHENTIC LALIQUE ANGEL OF HOPE Cherubino 1998 limited edition and numbered 3873.
The LALIQUE store is listing it at US$395 retail.
The angel is plated in 24K gold and brand new in the original LALIQUE gift box with the description card and caring info.
The angel measures about 3-1/4 inches tall by 2-1/2 inches wide.
The box measures about 4 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches and weighs about 12 ounces.
Back in 1996, Elton John and Lalique released the first of three angels to raise money for Elton John's AIDS Foundation.
This is the third in the series, Elton's Angel of Hope. Item is hand etched" LALIQUE ® FRANCE " and "3873". This is a retired design of the limited quantity made worldwide and no longer made.
A PERFECT GIFT FOR YOURSELF OR SOMEONE SPECIAL!
Here's an interesting description about how these angel figurines were born from the Lalique collection:
FIGURINES ANGE
MALIZIOSO - CAPPRICCIOSO - CHERUBINO
Inspired by the great Italian painting and sculpture allegories which adorn cathedral ceilings, Lalique has created these three mischievous winged Cherubs, gracefully sculpted in satined crystal.
LALIQUE DESIGN - 1996
This is from a smoke-free environment!
Don't miss out this beauty! I do combine items in one shipment to save on your shipping cost. 2nd item on will be half of the listed shipping cost for the U.S.A. shipping address. International shipment goes by 1 pound, 2 pounds and so on increment. If you need to know before bidding, please email me first with your country name and which items interested. If you have concern about shipping and my selling terms, please email me ahead of time before bidding, not to negotiate after the auction! International bidders, please understand most U.S. sellers do not ship overseas due to the extra paperwork and complexity. Please be serious on bidding on this item! Lastly, I sell all authentic and quality unusual items. Please email me if you have further questions.
SHIPPING TERMS:
U.S.A. - Buyer pays $12 flat shipping fee including delivery confirmation and insurance within U.S.A.
CANADA - Buyer pays $28 (shipping via Global Express, will quote for multiple items and I will need exactly the items weight before I can quote, rest assure all my Canada buyers are very happy with the speedy delivery and safe arrival).
OTHER INTERNATIONAL COUNTRIES - Buyer pays $35 (shipping via GLOBAL EXPRESS MAIL - safe and fast - check my review to see all my happy international customers) to countries in Europe (U.K., France, Germany, Austria, Belgium etc.), Asia (Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan). I reserve the rights to ship to countries not listed, I MUST verify your eBay status before shipping the item to you.
PAYMENT TERMS:
U.S.A. PAYPAL payment (must ship to confirmed address only) , Money order, U.S. bank cashier check (Postal Money Order will ship item(s) within 3 days), all other U.S. bank drafts, cashier check and check payment will ship item(s) after payment is clear (usually 5 to 10 business days).
INTERNATIONAL buyers: Please MUST pay with PAYPAL with CONFIRMED address.
CALIFORNIA residents (shipping address within the state of California) must pay state sales tax rate at 8.25% of the final total including shipping, handling and insurance. If you are reselling this item and have a reseller certificate, you MUST send me a copy of this reseller certificate matching your name and address to avoid this sales tax. I must verify this with the state website. If you have further questions regarding the state sales tax, please email me and I can provide you with a telephone to call the state about this. I cannot accept exception!