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Antique, possibly French, exotic bird paperweight
Currency:USD
Category:Pottery & Glass
Start Price:8,000.00 USD
Estimated At:10,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD
NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER)
0.00USD+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2008 Dec 06 @ 10:00UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
Antique, possibly French, exotic bird paperweight. A colorful peacock-type bird, with a pink breast, a curled blue topknot, and a long blue tail, perches on a branch, with dark green leaves, on mottled ruby ground. References: "The Encyclopedia of Glass Paperweights," by Paul Hollister, Jr.; "One Hundred of the Most Important Paperweights," by Paul Jokelson; Sotheby's New York, January 18, 1995 sale, "Important Paperweights: The Property of the New-York Historical Society." Minor surface wear. Diameter 2 13/16".
Auction Location:
123 Locust Street, Santa Cruz, California, 95060, United States
Previewing Details:
The items will be available for inspection in our gallery at 123 Locust Street, Santa Cruz, California, by appointment only during the hours of 10:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday (1-800-538-0766, (831) 427-1177) We encourage all bidders to come by and view the lots.
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| CST |
7.5% |
California Sales Tax |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
15% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
Shipping, handling and insurance will be billed as follows: FOR PAPERWEIGHTS ONLY: for domestic shipping, $15 for first paperweight, $5 for each additional paperweight. For international shipping, $25 for each paperweight. FOR LARGER GLASS ITEMS (vessels, etc) Shipping will be billed at cost, plus handling and insurance. We will combine shipping if possible for multiple wins by one bidder. Items will be shipped to domestic buyers via FedEx three-day air unless otherwise specified by the buyer, and to overseas buyers by airmail.
Payment Details:
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<p>Shipping, handling and insurance will be billed as follows: FOR PAPERWEIGHTS
ONLY: for domestic shipping, $15 for first paperweight, $5 for each additional
paperweight. For international shipping, $35 for each paperweight, $15 each
additional paperweight. <b>FOR LARGER GLASS ITEMS (vessels, etc)</b> Shipping will be
billed at cost, plus handling and insurance. We will combine shipping if possible for
multiple wins by one bidder. Items will be shipped to domestic buyers via FedEx
three-day air unless otherwise specified by the buyer, and to overseas buyers by
express mail.
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