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ANTIQUE 1876 CLEAR GLASS WALL POCKET MATCH HOLDER painted GREEK MAN OR WOMAN

$ 10.03

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Condition: THE ITEM IS USED, A COUPLE OF TINY NICKS AT THE TOP EDGE ON THE BACK PANEL JUST ABOVE THE HANG (ON WALL) HOLE. THERE IS A TINY ROUGH SPOT WHERE THE BACK PANEL CONNECT TO HAIR ON THE RIGHT SIDE AT REAR. THE BACK SIDE OF THE PIECE READS "PAT'D JUNE 13 1876".
  • Restocking Fee: 10%
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    In this auction, I am offering a UNIQUE AN PROBABLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND WALL POCKET MATCH HOLDER/MATCH SAFE, MADE OF CLEAR GLASS.  THE FACE LOOKS LIKE A GREEK MAN OR WOMAN.  THE BACK OF THE PIECE HAS THIS EMBOSSED IN THE LOWER AREA:  "PAT'D JUNE 13 1876".  I COULDN'T GET THE INFO TO PHOTOGRAPH EVEN THOUGH THE LETTERING IS 1/8" TALL.  IT'S JUST HARD TO PHOTOGRAPH THIS GLASS IN GENERAL, AND NONE OF THE PHOTOS SHOW THE BEAUTY OF THE FACE - AND THE FACE IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL.  THIS IS DEFINITELY AN ANTIQUE MATCH HOLDER.  WAS PAINTED AT ONE TIME, BUT MOST OF THE PAINT HAS BEEN WORN AWAY OVER TIME.  THE MAN OR WOMAN IS IN HEADDRESS/HEADGEAR.  IT IS 4 1/2" TALL.  CONDITION:  ABOVE THE HANG HOLE ON THE BACK PANEL, THERE ARE A COUPLE OF NICKS AT THE VERY TOP EDGE.  SEE THE LAST 2 PHOTOS.  THERE IS ALSO A SMALL ROUGH SPOT ON THE RIGHT SIDE (AS YOU FACE THE ITEM) WHERE THE HAIR MEETS THE BACK PANEL.  CAN'T BE SEEN BUT CAN BE FELT.  THE PIECE WEIGHS JUST UNDER 7 OUNCES.  THE PIECE APPEARS TO BE AN IMPORTANT ONE, SO IT IS BEING OFFERED "AS IS" IN THIS CASE.   NOTE:  THE WINNER OF THIS AUCTION WILL RECEIVE AN INVOICE THAT OFFERS 2 SHIPPING COST OPTIONS FROM WHICH TO CHOOSE.   PLEASE CHOOSE THE MOST-REASONABLE SHIPPING COST FOR DELIVERY TO YOUR LOCATION FROM OUR SHIPPING POINT IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.  LOW ASKING PRICE.  GOOD LUCK BIDDING.  QUESTIONS WELCOMED ANYTIME.