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ANTIQUE FRENCH DEPOSE BROOCH CUT WORK CELLULOID BIRDS
I PERSONALLY RARELY BUY AT AUCTION BECAUSE I ALWAYS SEEM TO
BE OUTBID AT THE LAST MINUTE. FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT FEEL THE SAME WAY, I WILL
BE OFFERING MOST OF MY ITEMS AS FIXED PRICE LISTINGS. HOWEVER, PLEASE KNOW THAT
IN ORDER TO OFFER YOU THIS ITEM AT A FIXED PRICE, I MUST PAY EBAY 12% OF THE PRICE YOU PAY.
Also, USPS Insurance is now INCLUDED for this item.
I HOPE YOU WILL UNDERSTAND THAT MY HANDLING FEE IS NECESSARY
TO COVER THE ADDED EXPENSE. I APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS, BUT PLEASE DO NOT BID
IF YOU ARE UNHAPPY WITH THIS FEE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION AND PLEASE
READ THE LISTING CAREFULLY BEFORE BIDDING.
A beautifully detailed French Ivory or Celluloid brooch/pin. Frame is in two parts, of gilt brass (ormolu), the outer oval with a twisted design. Finish is very nice with lovely patina. The cutwork is finely done, depicting birds on a bow, a popular Victorian/Edwardian motif. Brooch has its original trombone style clasp
Measures approximately 1 7/8” x 1 ½”
Stamped “France Depose”-depose is French for registered.
CONDITION
Beautiful antique condition. I see no issues.
SHIPPING
Buyer to pay actual USPS shipping plus a $7.00 handling/packaging/finder’s fee, again with USPS INSURANCE and Delivery Confirmation included. (Sorry about the fee. Ebay/Paypal costs make it necessary. Please do not bid if you are unhappy with my shipping charges.) This item can be sent First Class and will weigh apprx. 4 ounces. (Weights in ounces are estimates only.) Handling fee, insurance and Delivery Confirmation are INCLUDED in the calculated amount shown on the listing page and will NOT be added later.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
A $5.00 handling fee plus actual shipping for foreign delivery will be quoted pending destination. (Sorry about the fee. Ebay/Paypal costs make it necessary.) Please do not bid if you are unhappy with this fee or do not understand. Insurance is not available with First Class International.
Listing description overrides any errors in ebay calculator.
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All my antique/vintage/resale items have been part of the life experience. I inspect them in natural home lighting and do my best to describe any flaws but please remember that this is an antique/vintage/resale item and not represented as mint. Always expect normal wear. Also, I cannot be responsible for defects in manufacture. Your questions are welcome.
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